Caramelized Pork Over Lettuce Recipe

Name: Caramelized Pork Over Lettuce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons water; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided; Cooking spray; 1 1/2 pounds boned pork loin, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 (10 1/2-ounce) can low-salt chicken broth; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick; 2 cups (2-inch) sliced green onions; 6 cups shredded romaine lettuce; 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil; 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
Cooking spray
1 1/2 pounds boned pork loin, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 (10 1/2-ounce) can low-salt chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
2 cups (2-inch) sliced green onions
6 cups shredded romaine lettuce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

1
Place the sugar in a small, heavy saucepan over medium heat; cook 5 minutes or until golden (do not stir). Add water and fish sauce (mixture will splatter); remove from heat.
2
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet coated with cooking spray over high heat. Add pork, and cook 4 minutes or until browned on all sides. Remove pork from skillet. Stir broth into skillet, scraping skillet to loosen browned bits. Return pork to pan; add the caramelized sugar mixture, black pepper, and cinnamon stick, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 1/2 hours or until pork is tender. Remove from skillet, and keep warm.
3
Heat 1/2 teaspoon oil in skillet; add green onions. Saute 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Add to pork mixture; keep warm.
4
Combine shredded lettuce, rice vinegar, basil, and cilantro in a large bowl, and toss well. Serve pork mixture over lettuce mixture.

626

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons sugar, 2 tablespoons water, 2 tablespoons fish sauce, 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided, and more.

Yes, Caramelized Pork Over Lettuce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Caramelized Pork Over Lettuce

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