How to prepare succulent and flavorful pork marinated in sweet and tangy fish sauce for long-lasting enjoyment

Marinated pork in fish sauce is not only a popular dish during Tet, but it also frequently graces daily meals. Making marinated pork with fish sauce is surprisingly easy, and with just a few simple steps, you'll have a plate of tender, crispy pork belly marinated in sweet and tangy fish sauce that will last. Keep the confidence in your cooking skills with the recipe shared by Team PasGo below!

1. Ingredients for marinated pork in fish sauce

To execute the process of making marinated pork in fish sauce, prepare the following ingredients:

• 1.5kg Pork Belly
  
• 450ml High-Quality Fish Sauce
  
• 450g Fine Sugar
  
• Spices: Peppercorns, Chili, Garlic, Ginger, Purple Onions
  
• Tools: Bamboo Skewers, Glass Jars
  

Ingredients for making sweet and tangy marinated pork

2. How to make sweet and tangy marinated pork

Discover Team PasGo's revealed secret to making seemingly complex yet incredibly simple marinated pork in fish sauce below.

How to marinate pork in fish sauce for long-lasting enjoyment

Step 1: Prepare the ingredients

Cleanse pork belly with fresh water and rub with salt to eliminate any unpleasant odors. Securely tie the pork belly with kitchen twine before boiling to enhance its firm and crispy texture when marinated in fish sauce.

Preparing pork belly for fish sauce marination

Peel and slice garlic, ginger, and purple onions, and finely chop chili.

Prepare other ingredients for making marinated pork in fish sauce

Step 2: How to make marinated pork in fish sauce

This is a crucial and decisive step in the process of making marinated pork in fish sauce. 
Place 450ml of pure fish sauce, 450g sugar, and 2 tablespoons of vinegar in a pot. Stir the mixture well for about 2 - 3 minutes until it becomes smooth, then turn off the heat and let it cool.

How to boil pork for fish sauce marination

Step 3: Boil pork belly

Boil the pork along with some purple onions and ginger. When the water is boiling, skim off any impurities and continue boiling until the meat is cooked. Then, remove the meat and immerse it in cold water to achieve a crispy texture.

Boiling pork belly for marinated fish sauce

Allow the meat to soak in icy water for approximately 15 - 20 minutes.

 Soaking the meat in icy water

Step 4: How to marinate pork in fish sauce

• Remove the strings and arrange each piece of meat in a glass jar.
  
• Then, pour the entire fish sauce mixture into the jar, ensuring the meat is submerged.
  
• To prevent the meat from floating, you can use chopsticks or a small plate to press it down. After 2-3 days, you can savor the marinated pork in fish sauce.
  

How to marinate pork in fish sauce

3. Finished product of marinated pork in fish sauce

Isn't making marinated pork in fish sauce for long periods quite simple? 
This dish features sweet and savory marinated pork, with crispy layers of fat and tender meat infused with rich flavors. 
When eaten, you'll experience a delicate crispiness, natural sweetness, and the marinating liquid is clear and irresistibly appealing.

Finished product of making marinated pork in fish sauce for long-lasting enjoyment

4. Important Notes for Marinating Pork in Fish Sauce

Here are some crucial tips for marinating pork in fish sauce for long-lasting enjoyment without any spoilage:

• An easy method for marinating pork in fish sauce is to thoroughly clean a glass jar, ensure it's completely dry, and then place the pork inside.
  
• Opt for purchasing pure fish sauce made from anchovies, avoiding industrial varieties.
  
• The marinated pork must always be fully immersed in fish sauce, and the jar lid must be tightly sealed; otherwise, it can easily lead to meat spoilage.
  
• Store the jar of marinated pork belly in the refrigerator's cool compartment; the dish can be preserved for about a month.
  

Key points for marinating pork in fish sauce

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