Caramel Pork Belly
Caramel Pork Belly is a rich and aromatic dish that combines seared pork belly with a golden caramel sauce and a splash of savoury fish sauce. Slow cooking allows the meat to become incredibly tender while absorbing the sweet-salty flavours. Served with rice and steamed vegetables, it’s a comforting and deeply satisfying meal.
Caramel Pork Belly is a rich and aromatic dish that combines seared pork belly with a golden caramel sauce and a splash of savoury fish sauce. Slow cooking allows the meat to become incredibly tender while absorbing the sweet-salty flavours. Served with rice and steamed vegetables, it’s a comforting and deeply satisfying meal.
Servings 4 People
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 3 tbsp fish sauce
- 450 g pork belly cubed
- 1 tsp oil
Instructions
- Pour the cooking oil into a frying pan over medium heat and sear the pork cubes until they are brown. When browned, remove from pan and allow to drain.450 g pork belly, 1 tsp oil
- In a separate pan, heat the sugar over a low heat until it has started to dissolve caramalise into a golden colour. Do not stir the caramel just agitate the pan.3 tbsp sugar
- Remove from the heat and add 50ml of warm water being careful as it may sizzle.
- Stir the pork into the caramel and then stir in the fish sauce along with 3 tablespoons of warm water. turn the pork over halfway through cooking.3 tbsp fish sauce
- Cover and cook gently for about an hour until the meat is tender.
- Add the peppercorns and cook for a few more minutes
- Serve caramel pork belly with rice and steamed veg for a perfect meal.
Notes
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Nutrition
Calories: 640kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 61g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 28g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 1078mg | Potassium: 247mg | Sugar: 12g
