Sous Vide Vietnamese Caramel Pork: Temperature & Time Guide
Thit kho (caramel pork) is sweet-savory comfort food. Sous vide keeps the pork tender while the caramel does the flavor work.
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Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
Editor’s PickA circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
- + On-device temperature control
- + 1100W heats fast
- + Recipe library for temps
- − Premium price
- − Some app features paywalled
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Use one to verify your water bath and spot-check the finish — a $15 probe removes all guesswork.
- + Verifies actual temperature
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- − Not needed if your circulator is accurate
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Buying advice
1) Cube pork shoulder, cook at 155°F for 12 hours. 2) Make caramel: melt sugar to amber, add fish sauce, shallots, and coconut water. 3) Toss the pork in the caramel, simmer 10 minutes. 4) Finish with black pepper. 5) Serve over rice with a soft egg.
FAQ
What temperature for the pork?
155°F (68°C) for 12 hours — tender and shreddable.
What is fish-sauce caramel?
Sugar cooked to amber, then seasoned with fish sauce — the sweet-savory heart of the dish.
Do I add eggs?
Traditionally yes — soft-boiled eggs simmered in the sauce are classic.
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