Vietnamese Five-Spice Pork Bites
Vietnamese Five-Spice Pork Bites feature tender cubes of pork shoulder infused with warm five-spice, caramelized brown sugar, and umami notes from soy and fish sauce. The balance of sweet, salty, and aromatic flavors makes it richly satisfying, perfect for a casual dinner over rice or noodles or as a flavorful prep-ahead dish for gatherings.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook2 hrs 10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Vietnamese Five-Spice Pork Bites, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 27 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 5
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 24
- General Wellness
- 1
Season the pork with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; cook the pork and the garlic in the hot oil until the pork is fully browned, 7 to 10 minutes.
- 3
Stir the brown sugar, soy sauce, fish sauce, and five-spice powder into the pork. Lower the heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer, stirring occasionally, until the pork is tender enough to easily pull apart with a fork, about 2 hours.
- Calories 459.7 kcal High 23%
- Protein 28.14 g Good Source 56%
- Carbohydrate 28.29 g 10%
- Total Fat 25.83 g High 33%
- Saturated Fat 7.41 g High 37%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 88.44 mg High 29%
- Sodium 819.75 mg High 36%
- Dietary Fiber 1.82 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 22.42 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 100.05 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 3.02 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 14.3 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.76 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 9.76 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Soy 🌱
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Vietnamese Five Spice Pork Bites is a Vietnamese appetizer recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs 20 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Fish Sauce, and Five Spice. Each serving provides about 459.7 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Vietnamese Five-Spice Pork Bites?
- It is a Vietnamese recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Vietnamese Five-Spice Pork Bites made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Fish Sauce, Five-Spice, Minced Garlic. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Vietnamese Five-Spice Pork Bites?
- Explore these Vietnamese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Vietnamese Five-Spice Pork Bites?
- About 2 hrs 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 459.7 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Vietnamese Five-Spice Pork Bites easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Vietnamese Five-Spice Pork Bites healthy?
- Vietnamese Five-Spice Pork Bites has an easyChef Pro health score of 28/100. Per serving, it provides 459.7 calories and 28.14 g of protein, or 56% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 819.75 mg (36% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.41 g (37% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Soy and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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