Thit Kho Trung

1: Soak your pork in salt and water for 10 minutes.

2: Drain your pork. Place it into a pot and cover with just enough water to blanch it.

3: Drain your pork and pat it dry. Add all of your marinade ingredients and let it marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.

4: In a pot, sprinkle 2 tablespoons of sugar on the bottom to caramelize over medium heat. Do not stir.

5: Once caramelized, add the pork and its marinade to the pot. Stir well before adding coco rico to cover the pork. If needed, add water for complete coverage.

6: Turn the heat to high, bring to a boil, then reduce to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes.

7: Halfway through, add the eggs to the simmering process.

8: After simmering, add in 3 tablespoons of fish sauce and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Adjust to taste.

9: Optionally skim out garlic chunks and impurities for a clear broth.

10: Serve with rice and pickled mustard greens, cucumbers, and/or pickled bean sprouts.