Caramelized Pork with Rice

Caramelized pork with rice is slow-cooked on the stove top, along with onions and plenty of Asian-inspired seasonings to make a hearty dinner, along with plenty of leftovers.

Course: Main Course

Keyword: brown sugar, dried ginger, fish sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, pork butt, pork shoulder, rice, soy sauce, white onion, white rice, yellow onion

Ingredients

1-2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small yellow or white onion diced
2 pounds pork butt cut into one-inch pieces
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
4 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons dried ginger
2 teaspoons onion powder
salt and pepper to taste
prepared white rice and sesame seeds for serving

Instructions

Heat one tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet.
Add the onions and saute until they are almost cooked through.
Add more oil, if necessary, and saute the pork in batches until it’s browned on all sides.
Add one cup of water to the skillet, along with the onion, pork, brown sugar, fish sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, dried ginger and onion powder. Stir to combine well.
Bring the mixture to a low boil, and then let the mixture simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring regularly, until the sauce reduces and becomes thick. Give it a taste, and add salt and pepper, if needed.
Serve the pork over white rice and topped with some sesame seeds.