Caramelized Pork Slices
Indulge in the rich, savory-sweet flavors of Caramelized Pork Slices, a quick and easy dish that's perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Tender pork loin or shoulder is thinly sliced and seared to golden perfection before being glazed in a luscious sauce made from soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and aromatic garlic and shallots. The secret to its irresistible appeal lies in allowing the sauce to simmer and thicken, creating a glossy caramel coating that clings to the pork. Ready in just 35 minutes, this versatile dish pairs beautifully with steamed rice, soaking up every drop of the sweet-savory sauce. Garnish with fresh scallions for a burst of color and flavor, and you've got a dish that's as gorgeous as it is delicious. Searching for easy caramelized pork recipes? This one is guaranteed to wow your taste buds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Pork loin or pork shoulder
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 4 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 1 large Shallot
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 50 milliliters Water
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 2 stalks Scallions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Thinly slice the pork into even pieces, about 1/4-inch thick. Set aside.
Finely mince the garlic and shallot. In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Stir well to combine.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and shallot to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and golden, being careful not to burn them.
Increase the heat to medium-high, then add the pork slices in a single layer. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until lightly browned.
Pour the soy sauce mixture over the pork and stir to coat evenly.
Add the water to the skillet and bring everything to a gentle simmer. Allow the sauce to reduce and thicken, stirring occasionally, for about 5-7 minutes.
Sprinkle ground black pepper over the pork and give it a final toss to ensure an even glaze.
Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the caramelized pork to a serving plate.
Optionally, garnish with chopped scallions for a pop of color and extra flavor.
Serve hot with steamed rice or your favorite side dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1681 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.4 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.8 g | 144% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 395 mg | 132% | |
| Sodium | 4574 mg | 199% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.7 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.1 g | ||
| Protein | 143.7 g | 287% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 221 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 2693 mg | 57% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
