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Vietnamese Grilled Pork BBQ

Cultural Context

Originating from Vietnam, Grilled Pork BBQ (Thit Nuong) is a beloved street food often served with rice noodles and fresh vegetables. This dish embodies the balance of flavors and textures that Vietnamese cuisine is known for, celebrating the harmony of sweet, savory, and aromatic elements. Today, it enjoys popularity beyond Vietnam, with variations found in many Asian fusion restaurants worldwide.

VietnameseVNmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
500 gm thinly cut pork shoulder
8 Ocra
1 large Red onion
1 red bell pepper
1 Lemon grass
2 cloves of garlic
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp coconut caramel sauce
2 tbsp sesame seeds
1/2 tbsp sesame seed oil

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken reduces fat content, while pork loin is more affordable.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is lower in calories, and salt is a cost-effective substitute.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness, while brown sugar is usually cheaper.

rice noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Zucchini noodles are low-carb, and spaghetti is often more accessible.

1

Marinate pork shoulder with minced garlic, brown sugar, fish sauce, oyster sauce, coconut caramel sauce, and minced lemongrass.

2

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

3

Grill the marinated pork until cooked through and slightly charred, approximately 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally.

Cooking Techniques

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Also Known As

Thit Nuong

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