Thịt Heo Nướng Nguyên Tảng Recipe

Thịt heo nướng nguyên tảng is a Vietnamese grilled dish using a whole pork shoulder. This grilled pork shoulder has captured many hearts in Vietnam thanks to its rich flavor and texture.

I’ll unlock all the secrets of the Vietnamese grilled pork shoulder recipe, from its definition to the necessary tools and ingredients. Moreover, the step-by-step making instructions and preparation tips will help you make this grilled pork shoulder easier.

Not to mention, 2 sections about serving accompaniments and other Vietnamese grilled dishes will broaden your knowledge about Vietnamese cuisine. This detailed post is the right place to know about thịt heo nướng nguyên tảng.

So, let’s dive right in!

What Is Thịt Heo Nướng Nguyên Tảng?

Thịt heo nướng nguyên tảng is a Vietnamese pork dish that grills a whole pork shoulder. “Nướng nguyên tảng” refers to grilling a whole piece or chunk.

Therefore, this grilled pork shoulder dish in Vietnamese style will bring you a large portion of pork shoulder instead of small cuts or slices. While grilled pork is a great choice for lunch or dinner, it doesn’t require complicated tools.

Does Thịt Heo Nướng Nguyên Tảng Require Any Special Tools?

Luckily, thịt heo nướng nguyên tảng doesn’t demand any special or complicated tools. Here are the tools you need and their uses in creating this grilled pork shoulder.

When you have prepared all the necessary tools, it’s time to learn about the ingredients to make this grilled pork shoulder delight in Vietnamese methods.

Which Ingredients Do I Need for Thịt Heo Nướng Nguyên Tảng?

Thịt heo nướng nguyên tảng’s ingredients are simple and easy to find. You may be slightly shocked when looking at the marinade list, but don’t worry; these components are available in all grocery stores:

For the Marinade:

Not just ingredients, you also won’t have any difficulty in the process for a Vietnamese-based grilled pork shoulder.

How to Make Thịt Heo Nướng Nguyên Tảng?

To make thịt heo nướng nguyên tảng, you only need to follow a simple procedure: Prepare the ingredients, marinate the meat, and grill it. I’ve described each step in detail with fitting illustrations.

Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients

Pulse lemongrass, garlic, shallot, and cilantro roots in the food processor with 4 teaspoons of water. Blend until smooth and extract the juice!

Step 2: Marinate the Meat

Marinate the shoulder meat with milk, dark soy sauce, cashew oil, wine, five-spice powder, Kosher salt, ground pepper, sugar, and red pepper powder.

Add the extracted lemongrass juice to the pork.

Wear hand gloves and mix all components until well combined. Marinate the pork for at least 45 minutes so the meat absorbs all flavors and becomes tender.

Step 3: Grill the Meat

After the marinating time, preheat your oven to 400°F (about 200°C) for several minutes.

Grill the shoulder meat at 400°F (about 200°C) for 15 minutes.

Then, flip the meat, add ½ garlic bulb to the oven, and grill it for another 15 minutes at the same temperature.

Once both sides are grilled until golden, line the aluminum foil on a tray and transfer the pork to that tray with thyme and the grilled garlic.

Wrap the meat tightly with the foil so it covers all sides.

Return the meat to the oven and continue grilling for an hour at 356°F (about 180°C).

Step 4: Finalize The Meat

When the meat finishes grilling, take it out for your luscious BBQ party!

However, these comprehensive steps are not everything I want to tell you. There are still several tips and tricks to make your treat with grilled pork even tastier.

Do You Have Any Trick for Cooking Thịt Heo Nướng Nguyên Tảng?

Of course, I have several tricks to elevate your thịt heo nướng nguyên tảng, including how to grill it. Let’s find out in the list below:

With these tricks, your thịt heo nướng nguyên tảng has reached its pinnacle. The only thing left is looking for other dishes to serve with this grilled pork shoulder.

What to Serve with Thịt Heo Nướng Nguyên Tảng?

I’ve prepared 2 side dishes to serve with your thịt heo nướng nguyên tảng. They are all pickles to reduce the greasiness when eating this grilled pork shoulder:

These side dishes will highlight your thịt heo nướng nguyên tảng at the dinner table.

Thịt Heo Nướng Nguyên Tảng Will Be The Star in Your Next BBQ Party

Thịt heo nướng nguyên tảng presents an appealing combination of flavors and textures. This Vietnamese grilled pork offers an unforgettable eating experience due to its spice mixture and smoky flavor.

Share your own experiences with thịt heo nướng nguyên tảng in the comments below. And why stop there? If this grilled pork shoulder has sparked a flame in your food-loving heart, like and spread this recipe far and wide.