Marinating Black Pork and Packing Inside Bamboo Tubes to Take to the Market – Rural Life in Vietnam.

black pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken is lower in fat, while pork shoulder is more affordable.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is lower in sodium and salt is a basic alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides sweetness with a different flavor profile.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers similar acidity, while vinegar is often less expensive.

Prepare the marinade by combining garlic, shallots, lemongrass, fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, black pepper, vegetable oil, and lime juice in a bowl.

Mix the marinade until the sugar dissolves completely.

Cut the black pork into thick slices or cubes for marinating.

Add the pork to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well-coated.

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best flavor.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Remove the pork from the marinade and let excess marinade drip off.

Place the pork on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until nicely charred and cooked through.

Check doneness; the internal temperature should reach 145°F.

Remove the pork from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes.

Slice the pork and garnish with chopped coriander, green onions, and chili peppers before serving.

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