Thit Kho to — Pork in Clay Pot

May 22, 2023May 22, 20230 14

Thit Kho to -- Pork in Clay Pot recipe for your next dinner

by The Chefin Pork

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 tablespoons chopped shallots
	1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
	225 g boneless pork loin , thinly sliced
	1 egg , hard boiled and halved ( optional )
	3 tablespoons muscovado sugar or 3 tablespoons soft brown sugar
	4 tablespoons fish sauce

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

353

Sugar

19g

Fat

17g

Thit Kho to -- Pork in Clay Pot is a popular Vietnamese dish made with pork cooked in a sweet and savory fish sauce and sugar mixture. It is typically served with steamed rice and boiled egg, and it's a common everyday dish in Vietnamese households. It is also a popular dish to make during the Lunar New Year, as it is believed to bring good luck and prosperity. This dish is easy to make and can be customized to your liking by adjusting the amount of sugar and fish sauce you use.

Instructions

1.	Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
2.	Add the shallots and cook until softened.
3.	Add the pork and cook until browned.
4.	Stir in the black pepper, muscovado sugar or soft brown sugar, and fish sauce.
5.	Cook for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the pork.
6.	Serve hot with rice and boiled egg, if desired.

PROS

Thit Kho to is a delicious and easy-to-make Vietnamese dish made with simple ingredients.

The pork is cooked until it’s tender and flavorful, and the sauce is sweet, salty, and savory.

This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick and easy meal.

CONS

This dish is high in sodium due to the use of fish sauce.

It is also high in calories and sugar due to the use of muscovado sugar or soft brown sugar.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pork is a good source of protein and essential vitamins and minerals, including thiamin, niacin, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and zinc.
Fish sauce is high in sodium, but it also contains small amounts of iron, calcium, and vitamin B12.
Muscovado sugar or soft brown sugar contains some vitamins and minerals, including calcium, potassium, and magnesium, but it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.