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Vietnamese Grilled Pork (Thit Nuong)

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 stalks lemongrass tender white parts only, minced
  • 1 shallot minced
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pound pork shoulder thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for grilling

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, combine fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, minced lemongrass, minced shallot, and black pepper to create the marinade.
    Vietnamese Grilled Pork (Thit Nuong)
  • Add the thinly sliced pork to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for deeper flavor.
    Vietnamese Grilled Pork (Thit Nuong)
  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates. Grill the marinated pork slices for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until charred and cooked through.
    Vietnamese Grilled Pork (Thit Nuong)
  • Remove the pork from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before serving with your choice of sides, such as rice, noodles, or a salad.

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 173kcal (9%) Carbohydrates: 9g (3%) Protein: 15g (30%) Fat: 8g (12%) Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) Sodium: 1014mg (44%) Fiber: 0.4g (2%) Sugar: 7g (8%)

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Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.