Sweet Pork
4 servings
80 minutes
Sweet pork is a vibrant dish of Thai cuisine where Eastern culinary traditions blend with the deep flavors of caramelized sugar and tender meat. This recipe originates from Thailand's street food, where caramelization is used to create a rich taste and appetizing color. Pork immersed in thick golden syrup becomes juicy and sweet-salty with subtle hints of fried onion. The dish pairs perfectly with boiled rice that absorbs the fragrant sauce, making each spoonful a delight. Sweet pork is not just food; it is a harmony of simplicity and sophistication that can captivate even the most discerning gourmet.
1
Add onion, fry it, and then reduce the heat. Add water to completely cover the pork with sauce, mix in salt, and simmer for 1 hour.
- Onion: 3 heads
- Water: 500 ml
- Salt: 1 tablespoon
2
Monitor to ensure the liquid does not evaporate completely. The water should reduce to a golden syrup, which you will pour over the meat when serving it on cooked rice.
- Water: 500 ml
3
Caramelize sugar with water in a large pot over medium heat, being careful not to burn the sugar. Add the pork - whole or cut into pieces. Sear it in the sauce on all sides for a few minutes until browned.
- Sugar: 125 g
- Water: 500 ml
- Pork: 750 g
