Thit Kho (Vietnamese Caramelized Pork and Eggs)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 50 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs
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Servings
5 servings
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Calories
1114 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Vietnamese
Thit Kho (Vietnamese Caramelized Pork and Eggs)
Description
Thit Kho combines slices of pork belly and peeled hard-boiled eggs simmered in a dark caramel sauce made by melting sugar and blending fish sauce, soy sauce, and seasonings. The dish begins by caramelizing sugar over low heat before adding and coating the pork. Onions and garlic are then cooked alongside, building aroma and flavor.
The addition of Coca-Cola adds sweetness and acidity, creating a glossy, thick sauce as the mixture simmers with pork bouillon until tender, usually around 1.5 hours. The eggs absorb sauce flavors and are rotated during cooking to maintain an even coating. The dish finishes with a rich blend of salt, pepper, and umami components.
Thit Kho is typically served warm, making a flavorful protein-centric meal often enjoyed with steamed rice. The balance of sweet and savory elements with tender meat and egg textures creates satisfying depth and richness. The included notes mention that calorie counts include the braising liquid, which can be adjusted to taste when serving.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 2 lbs pork belly
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 head garlic minced
- 3 tbsp fish sauce
- 3 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 can Coca-Cola
- 1 pork bouillon cube
- ¼ cup water
- 6-8 egg hard boiled
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven or heavy bottomed pot, add in the sugar on low heat and stir until the sugar just melts. It’ll take around 5 to 8 minutes.
- Add in the pork and stir to coat it with the melted sugar.
- Cook the pork for 5 to 10 minutes to try some of the fat out of the pork.
- Add the diced onion and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes before adding the minced garlic. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the fish sauce, soy sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Add the Coca Cola and turn the heat up to medium.
- Once the mixture comes up to a simmer, add in the peeled hard boiled eggs and pork boullion.
- Add in ¼ cup of water and simmer with the lid on for 1.5 hours. Rotate the eggs at the half way mark or try to nestle the eggs in as much liquid as possible.
Notes
- Calories estimation includes the braising liquid; adjust how much you drizzle on when serving to control richness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1114 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1114kcal | 56% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 103g | 158% |
| Saturated Fat | 37g | 185% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11g | 65% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 47g | 235% |
| Cholesterol | 354mg | 118% |
| Sodium | 2246mg | 94% |
| Potassium | 513mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 332IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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