Vietnamese Pork and Five Spice

Vietnamese Pork and Five Spice
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    2 hrs 10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    2 hrs 20 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    27

Embark on a culinary journey to Southeast Asia with this aromatic and deeply flavorful Vietnamese Pork dish. The intoxicating fragrance of five-spice powder permeates every tender morsel, creating a symphony of sweet, savory, and subtly spicy notes. Prepare to be transported!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    4 g
  • Cholesterol
    85 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    30 g
  • Saturated Fat
    4 g
  • Sodium
    713 mg
  • Sugar
    3 g
  • Fat
    16 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
5 mins

Season the pork cubes generously with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. (5 minutes)

02

Step
15 mins

In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat until shimmering. Add the seasoned pork and minced garlic. Sear the pork on all sides until deeply browned, creating a rich crust. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pot. (10-15 minutes)

03

Step
3 mins

Return all the pork to the pot. Stir in the dark brown sugar, soy sauce, fish sauce, and Chinese five-spice powder, ensuring the pork is evenly coated in the fragrant mixture. (3 minutes)

04

Step
2 hrs

Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot tightly, and gently simmer the pork, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the pork is incredibly tender and easily pulls apart with a fork. This process typically takes about 2 hours, but may vary depending on your stove and the size of the pork cubes. (2 hours)

05

Step
15 mins

Once the pork is tender, remove the lid and increase the heat to medium. Allow the sauce to reduce slightly, thickening to a luscious glaze that clings to the pork. Be careful not to burn the sauce. (10-15 minutes)

For an even deeper flavor, marinate the pork in the sauce ingredients for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, before cooking.
Serve this delectable pork over steamed jasmine rice or sticky rice, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and chopped fresh cilantro.
Pair it with a side of vibrant Asian greens, such as bok choy, gai lan (Chinese broccoli), or stir-fried morning glory.
Adjust the amount of five-spice powder to your preference. Start with 1 teaspoon and add more to taste if desired.
If you don't have fish sauce, you can substitute with an equal amount of soy sauce, but the flavor will be slightly different.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.1/ 5 ( 9 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Jacques Christiansen

    The best Vietnamese pork recipe I've ever tried!

  • Deion Goldner

    Easy to follow and the results are fantastic. I added a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little extra heat.

  • Arnold Sipes

    I've made this several times now, and it's always a hit. The five-spice aroma is incredible.

  • Sim Larkin

    This recipe is amazing! The pork was so tender and flavorful. My family loved it!

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