Vietnamese-Style Grilled Pork with Nectarine Salsa
A sweet and savory combination of grilled pork and fresh nectarine salsa, inspired by the flavors of Vietnam.
Ingredients
- β1 pound Pork shoulderpreferably with the skin on
- β2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- β1 tablespoon Fish sauce
- β1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- β2 inches Gingergrated
- β3 Nectarinesdiced
- β1/4 cup Red oniondiced
- β1/4 cup Cilantrochopped
- β1 teaspoon Salt
- β1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, fish sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Add the marinade to the pork shoulder and let it sit for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- 4
Grill the pork shoulder for 5-7 minutes per side, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 145Β°F (63Β°C).
- 5
Let the pork rest for 5 minutes before slicing it thinly.
- 6
In a separate bowl, combine diced nectarines, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
- 7
Season the nectarine salsa with salt to taste.
- 8
Serve the grilled pork with the nectarine salsa on the side.