Vietnamese Braised Pork Recipe

Introduction

Ingredients

• 1 lb. pork shoulder
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon of ginger, minced
• 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons of fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 can of diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons of water
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. Cut the pork shoulder into 1-inch cubes and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, mix together the garlic, ginger, brown sugar, fish sauce, and soy sauce.
4. Add the pork to the bowl and toss to coat with the marinade. Let it marinate for 10-15 minutes.
5. Heat the vegetable oil in a large oven-safe pot over medium-high heat.
6. Add the onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until it becomes translucent.
7. Add the marinated pork to the pot and cook for 5-7 minutes until it's browned on all sides.
8. Add the can of diced tomatoes to the pot and stir to combine.
9. Bring the mixture to a simmer and then cover the pot with a lid.
10. Transfer the pot to the oven and cook for 1 hour.
11. Remove the pot from the oven and place it back on the stove over medium heat.
12. In a small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and water.
13. Add the cornstarch mixture to the pot and stir to combine.
14. Simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
15. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
16. Serve hot with rice, noodles, or your favorite side dish.

Nutrition

• Calories: 310
• Protein: 22g
• Fat: 20g
• Carbohydrates: 10g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 7g
• Sodium: 840mg

Conclusion