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Vietnamese Lemongrass Porksteaks

Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Dad’s Vietnamese Style Pork Steaks, a culinary delight that combines succulent pork steaks with a vibrant marinade bursting with lemongrass, fish sauce, and a touch of sweetness. After marinating to perfection, the steaks are grilled to juicy perfection, creating a symphony of savory and aromatic notes in every bite. Served alongside refreshing sliced tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, fragrant jasmine rice, and a zesty garlic fish sauce, this dish is a harmonious blend of textures and flavors that will transport you to the bustling streets of Vietnam with every mouthful.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Keyword: bbq, Charcoal Grilled
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Marinating: 1 day
Total Time: 1 day 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 61kcal
Author: Dad

Equipment

  • 1 Grill
  • 1 Gallon Freezer Bag
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Bowl
  • 1 Long Tongs

Ingredients

  • 3 lb Pork Shoulder Steaks

Marinade

  • 8 tablespoon Minced Lemongrass
  • 2 tablespoon Fish Sauce
  • 3 tablespoon White Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon MSG
  • 4 tablespoon Neutral Oil Avacado
  • 8 Cloves Minced Garlic

Garnish and Veggies

  • 1 Large Tomato
  • 1 Large Cucumber
  • 1 Large Scallion
  • 4 Cup Broken Jasmine Rice Cooked

Garlic Fish Sauce

  • 6 tablespoon Water
  • 2 tablespoon White Sugar
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Minced Garlic
  • 1 Medium Thai Chili Diced Optional

Instructions

Marinade the Pork

  • Add all of the marinade ingredients and the steaks to a ziplock bag. Marinade for 3 hours to overnight. Overnight is better.
  • Remove the steaks and discard the marinade. Make sure to remove any lemongrass from the marinade that sticks to the steaks.

Fish Sauce

  • MIx all of the ingredients in a bowl and combine well until all of the sugar is dissolved.

Grilling

  • Grill on high heat until the pork is cooked to your desired doneness. It is best to cook until it reads 165F or 74C using an instant-read thermometer.

Serving

  • Serve with sliced tomato, cucumber, rice and the garlic fish sauce.

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Nutrition

Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 476mg | Potassium: 186mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 329IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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