Smoky Braised Pork
A rich and flavorful dish with tender pork, inspired by Vietnamese cuisine. The smoky flavors and dense sauce elevate this dish to a new level.
Ingredients
- ●1.5 lbs pork shoulderboneless
- ●6 slices smoky baconcrumbled
- ●1 large onionchopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●2 tbsp fish sauce
- ●1 tbsp sugar
- ●1 tbsp soy sauce
- ●2 tbsp rice vinegar
- ●1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
- 2
Season the pork shoulder with salt, sugar, and black pepper.
- 3
Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 4
Sear the pork shoulder until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Remove the pork from the pot and set it aside.
- 6
Add the crumbled bacon to the pot and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 7
Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 8
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 9
Add the fish sauce, soy sauce, and rice vinegar to the pot.
- 10
Return the pork shoulder to the pot and cover it with a lid.
- 11
Transfer the pot to the preheated oven and braise the pork for 2 1/2 hours, or until tender.
- 12
Remove the pot from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- 13
Slice the pork against the grain and serve with the braising liquid.