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Sticky lemongrass pork

4 main portions.

Recipe bywjf.morris
VietnameseFor four
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Total time2 hr 47 min
DifficultyModerate
Community ratingNew recipe
Per serving34.9g protein
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Serves
4

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Method

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  1. 01

    Prepare the ingredients

    16 minHands-on

    Prepare the pork as listed. Remove tough lemongrass layers and very finely chop the tender inner parts. Prepare the garlic and shallot.

  2. 02

    Coat

    4 minHands-on

    Mix the lemongrass, garlic, shallot, fish sauce, soy, sugar, oil and pepper. Coat the pork, cover and refrigerate.

  3. 03

    Marinate

    120 minHands-off · check as directed

    Marinate for at least 2 hours, or up to 12 hours.

  4. 04

    Remove excess marinade

    2 minHands-on

    Lift out the steaks, scrape off thick clumps of marinade and discard marinade that touched raw pork.

  5. 05

    Heat the pan

    3 minHands-on

    Heat a griddle or frying pan over medium-high heat.

  6. 06

    Cook

    14 minHands-on

    Cook the pork for 5 to 7 minutes per side, turning more often if the sugar darkens rapidly. Check the thickest part reaches 75°C for 30 seconds; lower the heat and cook longer if needed.

  7. 07

    Rest

    5 minHands-off · check as directed

    Rest for 5 minutes.

  8. 08

    Slice and finish

    3 minHands-on

    Slice thinly across the grain and finish with the lime juice and cooked resting juices.

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