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Thai Grilled Pork Neck (Kor Moo Yang) with Spicy Jaew Sauce

groups3 servingsspeedEasycountertopsPrep: 20 minsskilletCook: 15 minsscheduleTotal: 35 minsoutdoor_grillGrilledlocal_fire_departmentSpicy
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7 Steps Total
01
Preparation
00:01:10

In a mixing bowl, combine 1 tbsp palm sugar, 1 tbsp fish sauce, and 1 tbsp oyster sauce. Stir thoroughly with a spoon until the palm sugar is completely dissolved into a smooth marinade.

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Make sure to break down all palm sugar lumps

incomplete dissolving will cause uneven caramelization during grilling

Ingredients:palm sugar (1 tbsp)fish sauce (1 tbsp)oyster sauce (1 tbsp)
Tools:mixing bowlspoon
02
Active Cooking
00:01:29
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Wash hands thoroughly after handling raw pork to prevent cross-contamination.

Add 500g pork neck into the prepared marinade bowl. Massage and coat the meat thoroughly on all sides with hands until evenly covered.

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Massage thoroughly into the meat fibers so flavor penetrates deep into thick slabs.

Ingredients:pork neck (500 g)
Tools:mixing bowl
03
Active Cooking
00:01:40
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Use metal tongs to handle meat over hot charcoal grill to prevent severe burns.

Place the marinated pork neck onto a charcoal grill setup. Grill over low heat for about 12 to 15 minutes, flipping periodically with tongs, until both sides are charred golden brown and cooked through.

local_fire_departmentLow heat, about 12 to 15 minutes
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Keep embers on low heat

strong flames will burn the sugary outer glaze before pork cooks internally

Tools:charcoal grillTongs
04
Active Cooking
00:01:54

Transfer the cooked pork neck onto a wooden cutting board. Using a sharp knife and tongs, slice the pork across the grain into thin strips (about 1/4 inch thick). Set sliced pork aside.

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Slice against the grain to ensure tender, easy-to-chew pieces of pork neck.

Tools:chef's knifecutting board
05
Preparation
00:02:05

Peel and thinly slice 3 shallots. Chop 1 tbsp long coriander (sawtooth herb) into small pieces.

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Slice shallots evenly thin so they blend smoothly into the sauce without overpowering bite.

Ingredients:shallot (3 piece)long coriander (1 tbsp)
Tools:chef's knifecutting board
06
Preparation
00:02:12

In a dipping bowl, combine 3 tbsp fish sauce and 1 tsp sugar. Squeeze in 3 tbsp lime juice. Add sliced shallots and chopped long coriander. Finally add 2 tsp roast rice powder and 1 tsp dried chili powder, stirring well until fully combined.

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Stir sugar completely to balance the sourness of lime juice and saltiness of fish sauce.

Ingredients:fish sauce (3 tbsp)sugar (1 tsp)fresh lime juice (3 tbsp)shallotlong corianderroast rice powder (2 tsp)dried chili powder (1 tsp)
Tools:sauce bowlspoon
07
Active Cooking
00:02:46

Arrange the warm sliced grilled pork neck neatly overlapping on a serving platter. Serve immediately alongside the spicy Jaew dipping sauce, sticky rice, and fresh Thai herbs.

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Serve right away while meat is juicy and hot for best flavor.

Ingredients:pork neck
Tools:serving plate

groceryAll Ingredients

pork neck500 g
palm sugar1 tbsp
oyster sauce1 tbsp
fish sauce4 tbsp
shallot3 piece
fresh lime juice3 tbsp
sugar1 tsp
long coriander1 tbsp
roast rice powder2 tsp
dried chili powder1 tsp

blenderAll Tools Needed

mixing bowlspooncharcoal grillTongschef's knifecutting boardsauce bowlserving plate