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Vietnamese Grilled Pork (bun-thit-nuong)
This recipe for Vietnamese grilled pork, or Bun Thit Nuong, brings together tender, marinated pork, crisp vermicelli noodles, and fresh herbs. The pork is thinly sliced and marinated in a savory-sweet mixture of shallots, garlic, fish sauce, and soy sauce, then baked and broiled until caramelized. Serve it over a bed of vermicelli with egg rolls, cucumber, mint, and a sprinkle of peanuts for a complete meal. A longer marination time helps the pork absorb all those flavors.
Method
5 steps · 27 min total
- 01
Slice the Pork
Slice the uncooked pork thinly, about ⅛-inch thick. If you find it hard to get even slices, try freezing the pork slightly first; it makes it much easier to cut. - 02
Make the Marinade
Mince the garlic and shallots finely. In a bowl, combine them with the sugar, fish sauce, soy sauce, pepper, and olive oil. Whisk everything together until the sugar completely dissolves, creating a smooth marinade.
