Autentico Thit Nuong vietnamita (maiale alla griglia alla citronella)

Ingredienti

• 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

Preparazione

1. 1

   Cut the pork shoulder into 3 to 4...: Cut the pork shoulder into 3 to 4 inch pieces and set aside.

2. 2

   In a processor, add in lemongrass, shallots, garlic,...: In a processor, add in lemongrass, shallots, garlic, sugar, and salt. Process until combined.

3. 3

   Transfer 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. 4

   Evenly distribute the meat with the marinade.

5. 5

   Transfer to an overnight Ziploc bag and allow...: Transfer to an overnight Ziploc bag and allow to marinade for at least 24 hours.

6. 6

   Prepare 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. 7

   For 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. 8

   For 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. 9

   Once 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.