Vietnamese Caramel Pork Bowl

A flavorful and comforting Vietnamese-inspired rice bowl featuring tender, sweet and savory caramel pork, fresh herbs, and pickled vegetables.

By RecipeBoss

Servings

Time Required

45 min

Ingredients

1 ½ lbs pork shoulder

¼ cup fish sauce

3 tbsp sugar

¼ cup water

2 shallots

4 cloves garlic

2 tbsp vegetable oil

2 cup jasmine rice

1 cucumber

2 medium carrots

¼ cup rice vinegar

½ cup fresh mint

½ cup fresh cilantro

1 lime

1 tsp black pepper

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1
Cut the pork shoulder into 1-inch cubes. Season with black pepper.
2
Finely chop the shallots and garlic.
3
In a bowl, whisk together fish sauce, sugar, and water to create the caramel sauce.
4
Heat 1 tbsp of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chopped shallots and garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
1 min
5
Add the pork cubes to the skillet and sear on all sides until lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes.
5 min
6
Pour the prepared caramel sauce over the pork. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and cover. Cook for 20-25 minutes, or until pork is tender and the sauce has thickened.
20 min
7
While the pork is simmering, cook the jasmine rice according to package directions.
8
Prepare the pickled vegetables: Julienne the cucumber and carrots. In a bowl, combine them with rice vinegar and a pinch of salt. Let sit for at least 10 minutes.
9
Serve the caramel pork over cooked jasmine rice. Top with pickled vegetables, fresh mint, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.
10
Add remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil to a small pan and heat over medium heat. Toast black pepper for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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