posted by Terrytx 02-21-102 8:00 AM
* Exported from MasterCook *
Caramelized Pork over Lettuce
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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Pork
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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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
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.
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.
Heat 1/2 teaspoon oil in skillet; add green onions. Sauté 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Add to pork mixture; keep warm. Combine shredded lettuce, rice vinegar, basil, and cilantro in a large bowl, and toss well. Serve pork mixture over lettuce mixture.
Serving Size: 1/2 cup pork and 1 cup lettuce mixture
Source: Cooking Light, June 1998, p.78
Copyright: "© Cooking Light"
Serving Ideas : Serve this Vietnamese-inspired dish with rice or Asian noodles (such as udon).