Vietnamese Grilled Pork (Thit Nuong)

Source : To Marinate In A Large Mixing Bowl Mix All Ingredients Together Thoroughly And Marinate For At Least 30 Minutes And Up To 2 Days Before Cooking Grill...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : May 10, 2026

Step:

  1. TO MARINATE: In a large mixing bowl, mix all ingredients together thoroughly and marinate for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 days, before cooking.

  2. GRILL COOKING METHOD: If you're cutting the meat into small pieces, you'll need a grill basket to keep them from falling through the slats. Spread the pork in a single layer and cook over medium high heat (and at least 5 inches above the coals or gas element) until the meat is cooked through and the fatty bits are charred. 5 to 7 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the cut and grill heat.

  3. SAUTE/STIR FRY COOKING METHOD: Cook in three equal batches in a medium high preheated and well oiled (about 2 teaspoons oil per batch) saute pan or fry pan or wok. If you want to ramp up the char factor with this method, you can turn the heat up a little bit higher and use about a teaspoon more oil for each batch. I won't lie - it's messy. But sometimes, you gotta put up with a little mess to make something really delicious.

  4. BROILER COOKING METHOD: Preheat broiler. Spread in a single layer on a broiler pan and place about 4 inches under the broiler for 10 to 12 minutes or until the meat is cooked through and some of the fatty bits are charred.

    Vietnamese Grilled Pork (Thit Nuong) recipe step 4 photo
  5. Enjoy! :)


Ingredients

  1. 2 pounds pork shoulder, thinly sliced or cut into 1/2-inch thick steaks to be cut into smaller pieces after cooking
  2. 3 Tablespoons fish sauce
  3. 3 Tablespoons brown sugar
  4. 1.5 Tablespoons oil
  5. 1 teaspoon lime zest or 1 Tablespoon very finely minced lemongrass (the latter is preferable, but not widely available)
  6. 1 large shallot, thinly sliced (about 1/3 cup)
  7. 1 large green onion, chopped
  8. 2 cloves garlic, minced

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