Vietnamese pork belly - keto pork belly recipe is delicious, sticky caramelized, one of the best keto pork belly strips recipes!
There are few great keto pork belly recipes, and this Vietnamese caramelized pork belly recipe is one of my favorite definitely!
This recipe is so easy to make and the result is so delicious! There is no need to cook it for few hours or to stay near the stove and stir for hours. This is one of keto Vietnamese recipes under 30 minutes. And a result is so delicious!
As you can see this is the recipe for pork belly with mushrooms. Mushrooms are complementing pork belly strips and fantastically go together. Both ingredients are delicious. Pork belly, when prepared on this way is sticky and everything is caramelized with low carb sweetener. It's literally melting in your mouth.
Because I use low carb sweetener erythritol to caramelize this, you won't have a sugar overdose after eating this meal, and even if you are diabetic you can enjoy this dish, what is not the case with traditional recipes. This recipe is sugar/free, so it is definitely diabetic friendly meal for the whole family.
TIPS TO MAKE VIETNAMESE PORK BELLY - KETO PORK BELLY RECIPE
Keto pork belly strips
It's the best to use pork belly strips cut in small bite-sized pieces. Bring water with a pinch of salt to boil, put pieces of pork belly and cook for 10 to 15 minutes and after 15 minutes drain the meat and set it aside.
Melt 1 TBS of lard or coconut oil, add cooked pork belly on a hot oil, add pinch of salt and 1 TBS of erythritol. Stir everything and cook for 3-5 minutes. Cover if necessary to avoid blisters on your hands!
After 3-5 minutes, add 1 small onion cut in strips and mushrooms cut in thick slices. Add 3 TBS of fish sauce and 1 TBS of soy sauce or coconut aminos, ½ cup of water and some freshly ground pepper to taste and stir altogether.
Cook until everything is caramelized and glazed, and sauce completely reduced, and add spring onion at the end, and stir in to combine.
Serving keto Vietnamese pork belly
I love serving this keto pork belly recipe with a bowl of delicious fried riced cauliflower. Here is the recipe for fried cauliflower rice, you might serve. That's so delicious combination!
Garnish this yummy keto pork belly with mushrooms with some crushed chili, coriander leaves, lemon grass, sesame seeds and sprinkle with some sesame oil.
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Vietnamese pork belly – keto pork belly recipe
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Vietnamese pork belly - keto pork belly recipe is delicious, sticky caramelized, one of the best keto pork belly strips recipes!
Ingredients
- Pork belly strips cut in smaller bite-sized pieces 400 g/14 oz
- Coconut oil or lard 1 TBS
- Onion cut in slices 70 g/2.5 oz
- Mushrooms cut in thick slices 250 g/8.8 oz
- Low carb sweetener (erythritol) 1 TBS
- Pinch of salt
- Soy sauce or coconut aminos 1 TBS
- Fish sauce 3 TBS
- Water ½ cup/100 ml
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1 spring onion
- GARNISH (optional)
- Fresh cilantro leaves
- Crushed chilies
- Sesame seeds
- Sesame oil
Instructions
- In a large pot bring water with a pinch of salt to boil.
- In a boiling water, add pieces of pork belly and cook for 10 to 15 minutes and after 15 minutes drain the meat and set it aside.
- Melt 1 TBS of lard or coconut oil in a skillet, put cooked pork belly on a hot oil, add pinch of salt and 1 TBS of erythritol. Stir everything and cook for 3-5 minutes. Cover if necessary to avoid blisters on your hands!
- After 3-5 minutes, add 1 small onion cut in slices and mushrooms cut in thicker slices. Add 3 TBS of fish sauce and 1 TBS of soy sauce or coconut aminos, ½ cup of water and some freshly ground pepper to taste and stir altogether.
- Cook until everything is caramelized and glazed, and sauce completely reduced, add spring onion at the end, and stir to combine.
- Optionally garnish with cilantro or other garnishes you like.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4Serving Size: 1 cup
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 543Total Fat: 53gCarbohydrates: 4.34gNet Carbohydrates: 3.42gFiber: 0.92gProtein: 12g
This is for your information only, please calculate your own macros with ingredients you use.
FAQs
You're good to have meat on a ketogenic diet and this includes fatty meat such as pork belly, lamb and poultry with the skin on. This is good news for the taste buds as fat helps to add a lot of flavour. Eggs are a staple for most ketogenic dieters.
Is pork belly high in carbs? ›
Trader Joe's Pork Belly (1 serving) contains 0g total carbs, 0g net carbs, 21g fat, 13g protein, and 240 calories.
How do you cook pork belly so it's not tough? ›
Preheat oven to 450°F. Roast pork belly for 30 minutes on the middle rack in a heavy, oven-safe pan or skillet, skin side up / fat side up. Reduce heat to 275°F and roast for an hour or more, until tender but not mushy. (Larger pieces of pork belly will take longer.
What are three ways that pork belly can be cooked? ›
The videos below from the guys over at ChefSteps shows you how to cook pork belly using three different methods: braising in the oven, pressure cooking (with a nice sear to finish it off), and of course, this being ChefSteps, sous vide.
Is pork belly OK for weight loss? ›
It has roughly 585 calories per 4 ounces (113 grams) ( 1 ). Therefore, it may not be a great option for people trying to lose weight or decrease calorie intake. However, if you enjoy pork belly on rare occasions, it's unlikely to affect any weight loss goals you may have.
Which part of pork is best for keto? ›
Pork has a macronutrient ratio of 50% fat, 40% protein, and 5% carbs. Keto dieters can feel free to indulge in pork options like baby back ribs, sugar-free bacon, plain ham, salami, pork belly, pork rinds, sugar-free sausages, pork shoulder, and pork tenderloin.
Is pork belly as unhealthy as bacon? ›
Nutritional Benefits
Both can be part of a healthy diet, as long as you know what you're getting and can consume them in moderation. When comparing the nutritional content of a 100-gram portion of pork belly and bacon, pork belly contains 53 grams of fat, whereas bacon has 37 grams of fat.
Is eating a lot of pork belly bad for you? ›
Excessive consumption of pork belly, due to its high calorie and fat content, may lead to weight gain and increase the risk of certain health conditions. It's important to practice moderation.
Why is pork belly so expensive? ›
It goes back to the elementary lessons of supply and demand. According to market analysis, pork bellies' supply is tight. The latest Cold Storage report by the USDA shows stocks of frozen bellies at a record low. Basically, the bacon stash is depleted, and it is time to restock the freezers.
Why do you pour boiling water on pork belly? ›
boiling water trick
This helps to prep the skin to crackle as its now "pre-cooked" so to speak. Make sure to pat dry with paper towel to further dry afterwards.
White Vinegar helps dry out the skin – but it has a secondary purpose of removing the odour! If you are prepared, place the Pork in the Fridge UNCOVERED overnight – the skin will dry out. When you pre-heat your oven, remove the pork from the fridge and let it return to room temperature.
Why won t my pork belly get crispy? ›
Insufficient heat will make it hard for the skin to get really crisp. Make sure to take the pork out of the fridge 30 minutes before you cook it so that the meat reaches room temperature. A high starting temperature (240C/220C fan/gas 9 in this recipe) is essential for crisping up the pork.
How do restaurants cook pork belly? ›
We don't fry, we barbecue. At 400°F for 75 minutes. Every 10 or 17 minutes, the chef will take the pork belly out and scrape the top, then put it back. He'll do this about five times.
Do you rinse pork belly before cooking? ›
Washing beef, pork, lamb, or veal before cooking it is not recommended. Bacteria in raw meat and poultry juices can be spread to other foods, utensils, and surfaces. We call this cross-contamination. Some consumers think they are removing bacteria and making their meat or poultry safe.
Can I eat pork on a keto diet? ›
The best meats for weight loss on keto include beef, pork, chicken, bison, and salmon. All of these meats are free of carbs, rich in protein, and versatile. Choosing leaner cuts may make it easier to burn excess stored body fat while on keto.
Is pork belly healthier than bacon? ›
Is pork belly healthier than bacon? Bacon contains smoke flavor, preservatives (like nitrates), and added ingredients that may not be considered part of a healthy diet. If you're trying to eat more naturally, pork belly may make a better choice.
Is pork belly fatty or lean? ›
Pork Belly is a boneless cut of fatty, flavorful meat from just where it says: the belly. It's widely used in Asian cuisine, and Americans usually make bacon from it. It's about 90-percent fat and 10-percent protein, but 100-percent flavor.
Does pork belly raise blood sugar? ›
Pork has a very low glycemic index (GI) of 0, which means it shouldn't cause a sudden spike in blood glucose levels, making it 'supposedly' ideal for people with diabetes.
