BEST Vietnamese Lemongrass Pork 💯 Thit Nuong Recipe

pork chops

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken breast is leaner, while pork shoulder is more affordable.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

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

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil has healthier fats, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

Marinate pork shoulder with onion powder, garlic powder, soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, pepper, five-spice powder, honey, Sriracha, minced lemongrass, roasted sesame, cooking wine, cooking oil, and annatto oil (if using) for a period of time.

Prepare a glaze by mixing cooking oil, oyster sauce, honey, Sriracha, and hoisin sauce.

Cook the marinated pork shoulder in the air fryer until cooked through and juicy, following air fryer instructions for temperature and time.

Prepare a dipping sauce by mixing sugar, fish sauce, water, lemon juice, minced garlic, and chili to taste.

Cooking Techniques

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