Thai-Style Roasted Pork with Sweet Gravy over Jasmine Rice

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Tender Thai-style roasted pork served with boiled egg, fresh cilantro, scallions, cucumbers, and a luscious sweet gravy on fluffy jasmine rice. This thai-inspired pork ready in about 90 minutes pairs pork shoulder, soy sauce, fish sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 620 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 40 min Cook: 50 min Serves 2 Thai cuisine 620 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Marinate 1 lb pork shoulder with 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1/2 tsp white pepper for 30 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Place marinated pork on a roasting pan and roast for 45-50 minutes until the edges caramelize and meat is tender. Let rest 10 minutes, then thinly slice.
  3. Step 3: Meanwhile, prepare the sweet gravy by whisking together 1 cup chicken broth, 2 tbsp palm sugar, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  4. Step 4: Mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp cold water to make a slurry. Slowly whisk slurry into simmering gravy, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  5. Step 5: To serve, place 2 cups cooked jasmine rice on each plate, top with sliced roasted pork, halved boiled eggs, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, 2 sliced scallions, and 1/2 thinly sliced cucumber. Drizzle with warm sweet gravy.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Thai-Style Roasted Pork with Sweet Gravy over Jasmine Rice take to make?

Total time is about 90 minutes (40 min prep + 50 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Thai-Style Roasted Pork with Sweet Gravy over Jasmine Rice?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pork shoulder from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Thai-Style Roasted Pork with Sweet Gravy over Jasmine Rice?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Thai-Style Roasted Pork with Sweet Gravy over Jasmine Rice for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Thai-Style Roasted Pork with Sweet Gravy over Jasmine Rice?

Thai pork like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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