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Authentic Vietnamese Lemongrass Grilled Pork

Name: Authentic Vietnamese Lemongrass Grilled Pork
Prep time: 2 h 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: vietnamese
Ingredients: pork shoulder or Boston butt; five-spice powder; garlic powder; crushed black pepper; sugar; chicken powder; paprika powder; fish sauce; soy sauce; sesame oil; Cooking oil; maple syrup or honey; BBQ sauce or hoisin sauce; lemongrass stalks

groups6 servingsspeedEasycountertopsPrep: 140 minsskilletCook: 10 minsscheduleTotal: 150 minsoutdoor_grillGrilled

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skilletInstruction

5 Steps Total

schedulePrepare in advance

circlePork needs to be marinated in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours ahead of time.2h

Preparation

00:00:32

In a large mixing bowl, combine 1/4 tsp five spice powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tbsp chicken powder, and 1/2 tsp paprika. Add 2 tbsp fish sauce, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp cooking oil, 3 tbsp maple syrup, and 2 tbsp BBQ sauce. Whisk well until smooth and slightly thick, then mix in 3 tbsp minced lemongrass.

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Watch out

Do not add more than 1/4 tsp five spice powder, otherwise the marinade will taste overly bitter.

Ingredients:five-spice powder (0.25 tsp)garlic powder (1 tsp)crushed black pepper (0.5 tsp)sugar (1 tsp)chicken powder (1 tbsp)paprika powder (0.5 tsp)fish sauce (2 tbsp)soy sauce (2 tbsp)sesame oil (1 tbsp)Cooking oil (1 tbsp)maple syrup or honey (3 tbsp)BBQ sauce or hoisin sauce (2 tbsp)lemongrass stalks (3 tbsp)

Tools:mixing bowlspoon

Preparation

00:03:07

warningStay safe

Wash your hands and cutting board thoroughly after touching raw pork to prevent cross-contamination.

Slice 2250g of Boston butt pork shoulder into strips roughly 1/2 inch (1.2 cm) thick. Keep the pieces wide and long enough so they do not fall through the grill grates.

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Keep pork slices around 1/2 inch thick, otherwise thin slices will dry out quickly or fall through grill grates.

Ingredients:pork shoulder or Boston butt

Tools:chef's knifecutting board

Waiting Time

00:03:52

Add all sliced pork into the mixing bowl containing prepared marinade sauce. Massage thoroughly with gloved hands until every slice is evenly coated. Transfer into sealed zip-top bags and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours (or overnight) to infuse flavor.

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Marinate for at least 2 hours in the fridge, otherwise the deep savory flavor will not penetrate into the center of the meat slices.

Ingredients:pork shoulder or Boston butt (2250 g)

Tools:zip-top bags

Active Cooking

00:04:33

warningStay safe

Use long tongs when handling meat over hot grill grates to avoid skin burns from flare-ups.

Preheat an outdoor grill on high heat, then adjust burners down to medium heat. Place marinated pork slices in a single layer on the hot grill grates. Grill for about 5 minutes on each side until charred on the outside with a glossy reddish-brown color and fully cooked through.

local_fire_departmentMedium heat, about 5 minutes per side

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Watch out

Grill over medium heat rather than high heat, otherwise the sugar glaze will burn black before meat cooks inside.

Ingredients:pork shoulder or Boston butt

Tools:outdoor grillgrill tongs

Active Cooking

00:05:35

Transfer hot grilled pork onto a serving plate. Arrange alongside warm steamed white rice, sliced fresh cucumbers, sliced tomatoes, steamed egg meatloaf, scallion oil, and sweet garlic fish sauce dipping bowl. Serve immediately.

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Watch out

Serve immediately while pork is hot and fragrant, otherwise the surface caramel glaze will firm up when cool.

Ingredients:pork shoulder or Boston butt

Tools:serving plate