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Flavorful Vietnamese Caramelized Ginger Pork Belly Clay Pot

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A rich and tender Vietnamese pork belly dish cooked in a clay pot with caramelized ginger sauce, perfect for cozy dinners and weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs pork belly, skin removed and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, finely grated
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (60 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1/2 cup water (120 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil (canola or vegetable)
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 small fresh chili, sliced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cut the pork belly into 1-inch cubes and pat dry with paper towels (10 minutes).
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a clay pot or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add brown sugar and stir constantly until it melts and turns a deep amber color (3-4 minutes).
  3. Quickly stir in grated ginger and minced garlic, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add pork cubes to the pot and stir to coat evenly with caramel and aromatics. Cook for about 5 minutes until pork starts to brown and develop a glossy sheen.
  5. Pour in soy sauce, fish sauce, and water. Stir to combine and scrape up any caramel stuck to the bottom. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover pot with lid slightly ajar and simmer gently for 40-45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Once pork is tender and sauce is thick and sticky, taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add sliced chili if desired.
  7. Turn off heat and sprinkle sliced green onions over the top. Serve hot, ideally with steamed jasmine rice or crusty bread.

Notes

Soak clay pot in water for 15 minutes before cooking to prevent cracking. Melt brown sugar slowly over medium heat to avoid burning. Pat pork dry for better browning. Stir occasionally but gently during simmering. Add water if sauce thickens too much before pork is tender. Reduce sauce uncovered if too thin at the end.

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