Caramelised Vietnamese Pork

This Caramelised Vietnamese Pork is a great mince pork stir fry recipe that you should try! It's SO flavourful and can be on your dinner table in less than 30 minutes. It's definitely tastier and faster than any Asian take-out.

Serves 4

Effort: Easy

Prep: 5 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Glute free option

Ingredients

• 500g pork mince

• Neutral oil such as canola OR peanut

• 3 tbsp Vietnamese BBQ marinade - Trang Hue

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tbsp ginger, minced - fresh or paste

• 1 tbsp soy sauce - see hints & tips for GF

• 2 tbsp brown sugar

• 1/2 - 1 tsp chilli flakes - optional

• 1 head broccoli, finely chopped

• 1 lime, zest and juice

• 1 chilli, deseeded & sliced - optional

• extra lime wedges to serve

Instructions

1. Heat 1.5 tbsp of oil (peanut or canola) in a large skillet over high heat. Add pork and cook undisturbed for 1 minute. Add a pinch of salt and black pepper then cook for 4 minutes or until brown. Transfer the pork to a colander to remove the excess liquid and fat. Drain and set aside.

2. In the same pan heat another 1 tbsp of oil over high heat. Add BBQ marinade, cook for 1 minute, then add ginger and chili and cook for 1 minute. Add garlic and cook for about 15 seconds. Keep stirring.

3. Add the browned pork back into the pot and stir. Add soy sauce and brown sugar. Stir then let it cook undisturbed to caramelize for about 1 minute. Stir again for a few seconds and let it cook undisturbed for another 1 minute.

   Gently scrape up the brown bits from the bottom of the pan to prevent burning.

   Repeat this process if necessary or until you reach the desired consistency or crispiness. The pork meat should turn golden brown with caramelized flavors. Do not overcook to prevent burnt taste and dry meat - add a splash of water in the cooking process if necessary..

4. Toss in the diced broccoli and stir fry for 4 mins.

5. Add chopped spring onions, lime zest, and lime juice. Give it a quick stir for a few seconds, then turn off the heat.

   Serve with rice, noodles or lettuce cups and more lime juice & fresh chilli if desired. Enjoy!

Hints & tips

Gluten free note - Make sure the soy sauce is GF if cooking for a gluten free family member.

Pork mince - Pork mince is used in this recipe. Easy swaps - beef mince or chicken mince.

Serving suggestion - There are so many options with this mince. Serve over rice of choice, rice noodles or lettuce cups.

Add a crispy fried egg on top & fried shallots. Yum!

Serving size - Serves 4 with a substantial side such as rice or noodles. Serves 2 with lettuce cups.

Storage - Store in the fridge for 3 days. Suitable for freezing.