Thit Nuong Grilled Pork with Bun
A classic Vietnamese dish featuring grilled pork served with steaming bun. The combination of flavors and textures is a delight to the senses.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Fresh Pork Shoulder
- ●2 tablespoons Fermented Fish Sauce
- ●4-6 pieces Vietnamese Bun
- ●3 cloves Pungent Garlic
- ●1/4 cup Nuoc Cham (Vietnamese Dipping Sauce)
- ●1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro
- ●to taste Black Pepper
- ●to taste Salt
- ●1 tablespoon Sugar
- ●1/4 cup Water
Instructions
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1. In a small bowl, mix together fermented fish sauce, sugar, water, black pepper, and salt.
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2. Add the mixture to a large bowl and add the sliced pork shoulder.
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3. Mix well to coat the pork evenly.
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4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
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5. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
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6. Remove the pork from the marinade and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
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7. While the pork is cooking, toast the Vietnamese bun on the grill or in a toaster.
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8. Once the pork is cooked, let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
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9. Serve the sliced pork with the toasted bun, nuoc cham, and fresh cilantro.
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10. Enjoy!