Vietnamese Braised Caramelized Pork (Thịt Kho)

Ingredients:

• 1.5 lbs pork belly or pork shoulder (cut into 1.5-inch cubes)

• 3 cloves garlic (minced)

• 2 shallots (minced)

• 1 tbsp fish sauce

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1/2 tsp black pepper

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 2 tbsp sugar

• 1 cup coconut water (or water)

• 3 boiled eggs (peeled)

• 1 tbsp cooking oil

Instructions:

1. Marinate the Pork:
   In a bowl, mix pork with fish sauce, soy sauce, black pepper, salt, and minced garlic/shallots. Let marinate for 20 minutes.

2. Caramelize the Sugar:
   Heat 2 tbsp sugar in the Nutri-Stahl 3 QT pot over medium heat until it melts and turns golden brown. Add 1 tbsp cooking oil to prevent burning.

3. Sear the Pork:
   Add the marinated pork and stir well to coat in the caramel sauce. Sear for 3-4 minutes until browned.

4. Simmer:
   Pour in 1 cup of coconut water (or water) and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let it cook for 40 minutes. Stir occasionally.

5. Add Eggs:
   Add boiled eggs and continue simmering for another 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens.

6. Serve:
   Garnish with chopped green onions and serve with steamed jasmine rice.