Clay Pot Pork
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup sugar ⓘ
- 3/4 cup chicken broth or 3/4 cup water ⓘ
- 1/3 cup vietnamese fish sauce (nam pla) ⓘ
- 3 shallots, thinly sliced ⓘ
- 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced ⓘ
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced on the bias with white and green parts kept separate ⓘ
- 1 lb trimmed boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon finely ground black pepper ⓘ
Instructions
- Place sugar in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Allow to remain over heat until fully melted, and approximately the color of a US copper penny.
- Carefully add broth. It will steam and bubble wildly, and the caramel WILL seize. This is expected, and as you continue to apply heat, the caramel will dissolve back into a nice syrup.
- Add fish sauce, shallot, garlic, and white parts of scallions. Bring to a simmer until vegetables soften.
- Sprinkle pork with ground black pepper. Toss to coat, and add to pot. Simmer very low for 75-90 minutes. Serve with rice and top with scallion greens.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
320
kcal
16% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).