Caramelized Pork Belly (Thit Kho)

1. 1

   Slice pork belly into 1-inch pieces layered with skin, fat, and meat.

2. 2

   Heat sugar in a large wok or pot over medium heat until it melts and caramelizes into a light brown syrup, about 5 minutes. Add pork and increase heat to high. Cook and stir to render some of the pork fat, 3 to 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir shallots and garlic into the wok. Add fish sauce and black pepper; stir to evenly coat pork. Pour in coconut water and bring to a boil. Add eggs, reduce heat to low, and simmer, covered, until pork is tender, about 1 hour.

4. 4

   Remove wok from the heat and let stand, about 10 minutes. Skim the fat from the surface of the dish.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.