The grilled dishes with the main ingredient being pork have long been very famous and especially loved by Vietnamese people. With its shiny golden fat layer and an irresistible aroma, grilled pork is the ideal dish for warm family gatherings. Today, TasteVN will cook with you to explore 2 delicious and easy recipes for lemongrass grilled pork and garlic grilled pork!
1. Lemongrass Grilled Pork
Preparation
30 minutes
Cooking
35 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Lemongrass Grilled Pork Serves 5
Pork belly 1 kg Lemongrass 3 stalks (minced) Large garlic 1 bulb (minced) Shallots 2 bulbs (minced) Fish sauce 2 teaspoons Caramel sauce 2 teaspoons Honey 2 teaspoons Cooking oil 4 tablespoons Common spices a little (salt/ sugar/ seasoning)
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How to Prepare Grilled Pork with Lemongrass
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Prepare the pork
After purchasing the pork belly, clean it and eliminate any smell.
Next, use a knife to cut the meat into pieces about 1.5cm thick.
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Marinate the meat
First, place the prepared pork belly into a bowl. Then, gradually add the minced lemongrass, garlic, shallots, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 2 teaspoons of fish sauce, 2 teaspoons of caramel color, and 2 teaspoons of honey into the bowl.
Next, mix well to let the meat absorb the spices.
After thoroughly mixing the meat, place it in a plastic bag and tie it tightly. Then, refrigerate it in the refrigerator for about 5 hours.
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Grilling Meat
After marinating for 5 hours, take the meat out and mix it well with 4 tablespoons of cooking oil before grilling.
Arrange the meat on the grilling tray one by one.
Once arranged, place the meat in the oven at 200 degrees for 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes, take the tray out, flip the meat, and grill for an additional 15 minutes to finish.
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Finished Product
The grilled pork has a beautiful golden color. The meat is tender, flavorful, and especially has the aroma of lemongrass.
Grilled pork with lemongrass has an incredibly appealing taste and can be served with white rice at family meals or used for parties.
2. Grilled Pork with Leeks
Preparation
30 minutes
Cooking
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Grilled Pork with Leeks For 4 people
Pork 500 gr (belly meat/loin meat) Leeks 4 stalks Garlic 4 cloves Soy sauce 2 tablespoons Sugar 2 teaspoons
How to make Grilled Pork with Leeks
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Prepare the ingredients
Peel 4 cloves of garlic, crush them, then mince or blend with a mini meat grinder. Peel off the leaves of 4 stalks of leeks to take the stems, wash them thoroughly, then cut into pieces about the length of a finger.
After removing the odor from the pork, wash it clean with water, then place it on a cutting board and cut into bite-sized pieces, then put it into a basin.
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Marinate and skewer the meat
Marinate the meat with a mixture of spices including: 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 teaspoons of sugar, minced garlic, and chopped leeks. Use chopsticks to mix well and let the meat rest for about 30 minutes for the flavors to penetrate.
Next, skewer the marinated meat onto the skewers alternating a piece of meat and a piece of leek until all the meat and leeks are used up.
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Grill the meat
Preheat the air fryer to 200 degrees Celsius, then place the meat on the tray and grill for about 20 – 25 minutes. Turn the meat every 5 – 7 minutes to ensure it cooks evenly.
During the grilling process, you can use the marinade by brushing it onto the meat to give the finished product a nice color and prevent it from drying out.
Tip: To check if the meat is cooked, insert a toothpick through the meat; if the toothpick goes through easily, the meat is perfectly cooked. -
Final product
The grilled pork with leeks dish is visually appealing with a delightful aroma. The pork is grilled to a perfect tenderness, sweet and rich with the fragrant taste of leeks, both unique and delicious, making it increasingly addictive.
You can enjoy this grilled pork dish with hot rice or bread, both are very suitable!
How to choose fresh and delicious pork
- Observe the color: When buying pork, the first thing you need to do is observe the color of the meat. Fresh and delicious pork will have a light pink or light red color, while the fat will be slightly off-white. Absolutely do not buy meat that is too pale or too dark, with a shiny surface.
- Check the layer of fat and skin: You should choose meat with a distinct texture of meat and fat, but they must stick together, and when you touch it, it feels hard to separate. Quality meat will have a fairly thick layer of skin and fat, specifically the fat should be about 1.5 – 2 finger lengths thick.
- Check the elasticity: You can test the elasticity of the meat by pressing on it with your hand. If it is good meat, when you remove your hand, the meat will return to its original shape, and there will be no indentation on the surface. Absolutely do not buy if you feel the meat is mushy and has a slimy liquid coming out.
How to properly prepare pork cleanly, without odor
- To prepare pork without a foul smell, you can rub the piece of meat with a crushed ginger root and 30ml of white wine (if available).
- You can use lemon and rice water by soaking the pork in a mixture of lemon juice and rice water for about 15 minutes before preparation to eliminate any odor.
- Additionally, you can use flour to rub the piece of meat for about 7 – 10 minutes and then wash it to ensure the meat is not only odor-free but also slimy-free.
So, TasteVN just shared with you 2 recipes for grilled pork with lemongrass and grilled with leeks that are delicious, attractive, and extremely simple for anyone to make. Wishing you success and enjoy wonderful moments with your family!
