Nem Nướng Recipe

Nem nướng (Vietnamese grilled pork sausage) is a simple yet scrumptious mixture of ground pork and spices. It’s super versatile since you can serve it as either a starter dish or a main course. Plus, nem nướng is also an excellent snack to enjoy with a glass of beer.

While there are many premade nem nướng products on the market, I prefer homemade ones. In today’s post, I’ll share my secret recipe for the most authentic and flavorful grilled sausage in Vietnamese style!

The Overview of Vietnamese Nem Nướng

Nem nướng is a specialty originating in Khanh Hoa, a province in the South Central Coast area of Vietnam. This delicacy typically consists of ground pork, pork paste, pork fat, and basic spices used in Vietnamese cuisine.

Although the ingredients are nothing fancy, these sausages taste phenomenal when paired with nước chấm or peanut dipping sauce.

Add some fresh veggies, herbs, or pickles to the mix, and you have an irresistible snack to enjoy with your loved ones. Moreover, you can quickly transform nem nướng into a filling main course by serving it with vermicelli noodles or rice.

Traditionally, the locals will skewer the sausages, then grill them on a charcoal grill to give them a little sear and a mild smoky flavor. That said, I usually make them using the oven to save time, and the clean-up is much easier. The only downside is this version will lack some smokiness.

Tools to Make Nem Nướng

These are the necessary tools for this recipe.

Nem Nướng’s Ingredients

Below is a list of these Vietnamese grilled pork sausages.

Directions to Create Nem Nướng at Home

Here’s my recipe for Vietnamese nem nướng. Simply follow these steps, and you’ll have a perfect meal!

Step 1: Cut The Pork Fat

Cut the pork fat into small pieces and marinate them with 1 tablespoon of brown sugar. Set aside.

Step 2: Season The Sausage

Put the ground pork and pork paste into a large mixing bowl.

Season them with:

Mix well to combine the pork mixture with all the spices.

Next, add the marinated pork fat pieces to the bowl and mix well. The pork fat gives the sausage a little chewiness. Then, refrigerate the pork mixture for 2 hours.

Step 3: Make The Basting Sauce

Start making the basting sauce while you let the sausage mixture rest in the fridge. Mix the below components in a bowl until well combined.

Step 4: Shape The Sausage

After 2 hours of marinating, it’s finally time to shape the sausage!

Spray a little cooking on an aluminum foil, then place the mixture on one end of the foil. Adjust the amount of pork mixture in one sausage based on your preference. Then, roll the foil to shape the Nem Nuong.

Repeat this step until you run out of the sausage mixture.

Step 5: Grill The Sausages

Spray a thin layer of cooking oil over the sausages.

Preheat the oven to 390°F for about 15 minutes.

Grill the sausages at 390°F for 15 minutes.

Take the sausages out and brush them with the basting sauce on all sides.

Grill them at the same temperature for another 10 minutes, and your nem nướng is ready! Enjoy while they’re still hot for the best flavor.

Useful Notes for Perfect Batch of Nem Nuớng

There are a few notes that I believe will benefit you greatly and allow for the best cooking and eating experience.

Try Vietnamese Grilled Pork Sausage Today!

In addition to being a great choice for everyday meals, nem nướng can also be an excellent addition to your BBQ party. They taste even better when you cook them on an actual charcoal grill, like how people make them in Vietnam.

If this is the first time that you’ve heard of these Vietnamese delights, you should try them out as soon as you can! I’m sure that you and your family will love this recipe right away. Please leave a comment and press like to support today’s post. Plus, don’t forget to share it around. Thank you so much!