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Thit Heo Nuong Nguyen Tang

Thịt Heo Nướng Nguyên Tảng Recipe (Vietnamese Grilled Pork Shoulder)

Once you’ve eaten thịt heo nướng nguyên tảng, you can’t forget its flavor. So, let’s recreate this grilled pork shoulder in your kitchen with this thorough instruction.
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Course: Main dish
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Keyword: Thịt Heo Nướng Nguyên Tảng, Vietnamese Grilled Pork Shoulder
Level of Difficulty: Medium
Dietary Preference: Dairy-Free
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 276kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Food processor
  • Mixing bowl or container with a lid
  • Eco-friendly disposable plastic gloves
  • Aluminum Foil

Ingredients

  • 2.2 pounds lean pork shoulder
  • 3 thyme sprigs
  • 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper powder
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cashew oil
  • 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons wine
  • 0.7 ounces shallot, garlic, and cilantro roots
  • 3.5 tablespoons lemongrass
  • 3.5 tablespoons fresh milk
  • 0.5 garlic bulb
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Instructions 

  • Blend lemongrass with garlic, shallot, cilantro roots, and 4 teaspoons of water in a food processor until smooth.
    Thit Heo Nuong Nguyen Tang Step 1 Prepare the Ingredients
  • Marinate the pork with milk, dark soy sauce, cashew oil, wine, five-spice powder, Kosher salt, ground pepper, sugar, and red pepper powder. Add the lemongrass juice to the marinade.
    Thit Heo Nuong Nguyen Tang Step 2 Marinate the Meat
  • Mix all ingredients until well combined. Let the pork marinate for at least 45 minutes.
    Thit Heo Nuong Nguyen Tang Step 2 Marinate the Meat1
  • Preheat your oven to 400°F. Grill the pork for 15 minutes.
    Thit Heo Nuong Nguyen Tang Step 3 Grill the Meat
  • Afterward, flip the meat and add the garlic bulb. Grill it for another 15 minutes.
    Thit Heo Nuong Nguyen Tang Step 3 Grill the Meat1
  • Once all sides turn beautiful golden, line your baking tray with aluminum foil and transfer the pork to the tray with thyme and garlic. Wrap the pork with the foil. Make sure it covers all sides of the meat and place it back in the oven.
    Thit Heo Nuong Nguyen Tang Step 3 Grill the Meat2
  • Lower the heat to 356°F (about 180°C) and grill the meat for an hour.
    Thit Heo Nuong Nguyen Tang Step 3 Grill the Meat3

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Notes

  • The cooking time is calculated based on 4 servings.
  • Make sure to preheat your oven before grilling to stabilize the grilling temperature.
  • Use at least 2 layers of aluminum foil for the best result.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of seasoning to suit your palate.

Nutrition

Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 833mg | Potassium: 640mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 281IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 3mg