Thai Pork BBQ - Moo Ping

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thigh

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken thigh is lower in fat and pork loin is often less expensive.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is lower in sodium and salt is a common pantry item.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index and white sugar is usually more affordable.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories, while milk is a budget-friendly alternative.

Slice 1 kilo of pork shoulder thinly across the grain.

Chop and crush garlic, yansoi roots, and shallots to release oils.

Add white pepper, black pepper, brown sugar, oyster sauce, and dark sweet soy sauce (ketchup manis) to the mixture.

Mix in 1 cup of coconut milk and 2 tablespoons of oil last.

Marinate the pork in the mixture for 3-4 hours in the refrigerator.

Massage the meat to help it absorb the marinade.

Add 1/4 cup of tapioca starch or cornstarch to the marinated pork and mix well.

Score the meat to help it cook evenly on the grill.

Soak barbecue sticks in water for at least 4 hours before using.

Grill the marinated pork on a grill until cooked through.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens