Authentic Vietnamese Thit Nuong (Grilled Lemongrass Pork)

Delicious and flavorful grilled lemongrass pork that you can make it home replicated from your favorite Vietnamese restaurant.

📝 Ingredients

• 4 pounds of pork
• 1 stalk of lemongrass, chopped
• 3 tablespoons of shallots, minced
• 1 tablespoon of garlic, minced
• 4 tablespoons of sugar
• 2 tablespoons of fish sauce
• 2 teaspoons of sea salt
• 1 teaspoon of paprika

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cut the pork shoulder into 3 to 4...: Cut the pork shoulder into 3 to 4 inch pieces and set aside.
2. 2In a processor, add in lemongrass, shallots, garlic,...: In a processor, add in lemongrass, shallots, garlic, sugar, and salt. Process until combined.
3. 3Transfer into large bowl. Add the pork pieces...: Transfer into large bowl. Add the pork pieces into the large bowl and add in fish sauce.
4. 4Evenly distribute the meat with the marinade.
5. 5Transfer to an overnight Ziploc bag and allow...: Transfer to an overnight Ziploc bag and allow to marinade for at least 24 hours.
6. 6Prepare for cooking. For a grill, set the...: Prepare for cooking. For a grill, set the heat to medium high. For baking, bake at 375 F.
7. 7For a grill, add the meat to the...: For a grill, add the meat to the grill meat cage. Grill the pork on medium to high heat. Once the meat has a slight char, flip it over to ensure the other side receives a similar caramelization. Remove from grill.
8. 8For the oven, put on a roasting pan....: For the oven, put on a roasting pan. Turn the meat to ensure that the pork is cooked all the way through. In the last five minutes, broil for 5 minutes to allow for slight caramelization.
9. 9Once cooked through, assemble with with vermicelli rice...: Once cooked through, assemble with with vermicelli rice sticks, jasmine rice, or even with just lettuce. You can garnish with fresh vegetables on top with prepared fish sauce.