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Pork Simmered in Coconut Milk
Pork Simmered in Coconut Milk (Vietnamese) 1 1/2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, with some fat and skin attached (see notes) 2 teaspoons salt 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 tables...
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Ingredients
- 11/2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, with
- 2teaspoonsalt
- 2tablespoongranulated sugar
- 1tablespoonvegetable oil
- 4small or 2 large shallots, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1teaspoonground black pepper
- 3tablespoonfish sauce (see note), plus more to taste
- 5ounce(about 2/3 cup) canned coconut milk,
Directions
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Pork Simmered in Coconut Milk (Vietnamese) 1 1/2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, with some fat and skin attached (see notes) 2 teaspoons salt
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Combine 2 teaspoons salt with about 2 cups water in a large bowl
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Add pork and soak about 20 minutes
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Rinse well in cold water and set aside
- 5
In a small heavy skillet or saucepan, combine 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 tablespoons water
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Stir to dissolve and place over medium to medium-low heat
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Bring to a boil and cook, watching carefully, until it is deep brown but not burned
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Set aside