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Pork is an indispensable food in every household. Not only is it packed with nutrients, but it's also easy to eat, easy to cook, and affordable. However, many homemakers often wonder how to cook pork to refresh the menu for the whole family. Below are some suggestions for delicious pork dishes that are extremely simple yet incredibly enticing.
1. Grilled Pork Skewers
Grilled pork skewers are a diverse and familiar dish to Vietnamese people. You can find them anywhere, from upscale restaurants to sidewalk eateries. The soul of this dish lies mainly in marinating and grilling the meat. The pork, when bought, will be sliced into bite-sized pieces. Then, marinate it with spices and a bit of finely chopped shallots, garlic, and lemongrass. When marinating, you should also add some cooking oil to prevent the meat from drying out.
After marinating, thread the meat onto skewers and grill. You can grill using charcoal, an oven, or an air fryer,... However, grilling the meat over charcoal will provide the best flavor and aroma. The first time, grill the meat briefly. Then, brush on some coconut milk and grill again for the second time. If you like it spicy, you can add chili powder.
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2. How to Make Braised Pork Belly
When it comes to delicious pork dishes, we can't forget about braised pork belly. This is perhaps a dish that is very familiar to every Vietnamese family. To make authentic braised pork belly, you need to choose meat with both lean and fatty parts. Cut the meat into bite-sized pieces. Marinate the meat with spices, chopped shallots, and garlic. Add a little cooking oil to the marinade to prevent the meat from drying out and to enhance its flavor.
After boiling the eggs, place them in a pot with the marinated meat. Add filtered water to cover, then bring to a boil over high heat. To achieve a beautiful color for the dish, you need to caramelize the sugar until it turns the color of a cricket's wing. Then pour this sugar mixture into the pot of simmering meat. Once the meat pot boils, reduce the heat to low and simmer gently. When the broth thickens and the meat turns a beautiful deep yellow color, turn off the heat.
3. How to Make Pork Braised with Sugarcane
Pork braised with sugarcane has a sweet and sour taste, with each piece of meat fragrant and tender. To make this dish, you need to choose tender pork ribs. After purchasing the ribs, cut them into pieces and blanch them in boiling water with ginger to clean. Then rinse with water and drain.
Next, sauté the garlic until fragrant, then add the ribs and stir-fry briefly. Add some sugarcane juice and spices to braise the ribs over medium heat until they are tender and well-infused with the spices. For this dish, you don't need to add sugar or food coloring. Because when the sugarcane juice thickens, it will create a sweet and beautifully colored glaze. When the sugarcane juice is almost reduced, add fish sauce and lime juice to braise. Adjust the seasoning to taste and then turn off the heat.
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4. Spicy Stir-Fried Pork Recipe
Here's another suggestion for delicious pork dishes. Spicy stir-fried pork is not only easy to make but also perfect for cold weather. First, cut the pork into bite-sized pieces. Then, marinate the meat with soy sauce, chili powder, garlic, sugar, and a bit of sesame oil. Let it sit for about 20 minutes for the meat to absorb the flavors.
After marinating, stir-fry the meat quickly in a hot pan and toss evenly. When the meat is almost cooked, add onions, bell peppers, spring onions, and finely chopped red chili to stir-fry together. Stir-fry until the meat firms up, then turn off the heat and transfer to a plate. Remember to adjust the seasoning to taste and don't overcook the vegetables to avoid them becoming mushy.
5. How to Make Fermented Pork with Fish Sauce
Fermented Pork with Fish Sauce is a traditional dish of the Vietnamese people during Tet holiday. It is often served with square cake, cylindrical glutinous rice cake to add richness and balance the flavors. First, cut the pork belly into pieces about 10 - 15cm long. Wash thoroughly and marinate with sugar for about 3 hours. Then blanch the meat in boiling water and rinse well.
Boil the meat with a little fish sauce, add shallots to enhance the aroma. Once the meat is cooked, remove it, drain, and place it in a large jar. Boil the marinade mixture: sugar, fish sauce, vinegar, and water for about 5 minutes, then turn off the heat to cool. When the marinade is completely cooled, pour it into the jar with the prepared meat. You can add shallots and chili to enhance the delicious aroma of the dish.
6. Making Sweet and Sour Pork
Are you tired of traditional pork dishes? Then try this super enticing and delicious sweet and sour pork recipe. For this dish, choose lean pork to ensure the best results. After purchasing the pork, wash it thoroughly and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
After preparing the pork, marinate it with a mixture of garlic, egg whites, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Then mix potato starch with water, wait for the starch to settle, and discard the excess water. Mix the remaining potato starch with the meat. After marinating, fry the meat twice until crispy. Serve with sweet and sour vegetable sauce for an irresistible meal.
7. How to Make Breaded Fried Pork
Breaded fried pork (also known as Tonkatsu) is a famous dish in Japanese cuisine. The pork loin is sliced thick and large enough to fit in one hand. Then, tenderize it by pounding with a mallet or the back of a knife to flatten evenly on both sides. This helps the meat to separate into layers, ensuring it stays moist and tender after frying. Mold the meat around your hand to give it a better shape.
Sprinkle salt and pepper evenly on both sides of the meat and let it rest for about 30 minutes. After the meat has been tenderized and marinated, it will be coated with layers of flour to create a crust. Then, fry the meat in hot oil until evenly cooked. When the outer crust turns a dark golden color, remove the meat and let it drain. You can enjoy this dish with fruit sauce, tomato sauce, and crushed roasted sesame seeds.
8. How to Make Five-Spice Braised Pork
To make the five-spice braised pork correctly, you should choose pork leg as the main ingredient. After purchasing the pork leg, clean and wash it thoroughly. Then marinate the pork leg with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and seasoning powder for about 15 minutes. While waiting for the pork leg to absorb the seasoning, use a large pan to roast the spices: bay leaves, cloves, garlic, shallots, sliced ginger, and peppercorns until fragrant.
After marinating, place the pork leg in a pot with the roasted ingredients. Add a little rice wine, coconut water for fragrance, and a bit of brown sugar for color. Simmer the pork leg over medium heat for about 2 hours until the meat is tender and has a dark golden color. Adjust the seasoning to taste, then turn off the heat and cover tightly. Now you have completed one of the recipes for delicious and enticing pork dishes.
9. Tips for Cleaning and Removing Odors from Pork
If you want to create delicious pork dishes, you need to start by properly cleaning the meat. Many homemakers often wash pork with cold water. Some even use hot water or blanch the meat in boiling water. However, these are not the correct methods of preparation. Here are some tips to help you completely remove bacteria and odors from the meat.
Method 1: Clean with diluted salt water. Dissolve salt in a basin of water and soak the meat for about 15 minutes. Then rinse thoroughly with water and place the meat in slowly boiling water. During boiling, dirt inside the meat will be pushed out and form foam.
Method 2: Clean with rice water. Wash the meat with cold water, then soak it in rice water for about 20 minutes before rinsing it again with cold water. Use lemon to rub the surface for 2 - 3 minutes, then rinse with water.
Above are the simple and distinctive ways to make delicious dishes from pork that Mytour wants to share with you. So why wait any longer? Quickly jot them down in your beloved kitchen notebook. Don't forget to follow the page for more great cooking recipes!
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