Grilled Vietnamese Pork With Vermicelli Noodles And

Name: Grilled Vietnamese Pork With Vermicelli Noodles And Nuoc Cham
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the marinade:; 8 cloves of garlic, minced; 5 tablespoons fish sauce; 4 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 tsp ground black pepper; 2 pounds of pork shoulder; 1 package of rice vermicelli; 1 head of butter lettuce, torn into small pieces; 1 bunch of mint; Olive oil; For the sauce (also known as nuoc cham):; 1/4 cup sugar; Juice of 1 lemon; 1/3 cup fish sauce; 1/2 cup water; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 1 carrot, thinly sliced or julienned (depending on your preference); 1 to 2 teaspoons chili paste

Servings: persons

For the marinade:
8 cloves of garlic, minced
5 tablespoons fish sauce
4 tablespoons sugar
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
2 pounds of pork shoulder
1 package of rice vermicelli
1 head of butter lettuce, torn into small pieces
1 bunch of mint
Olive oil
For the sauce (also known as nuoc cham):
1/4 cup sugar
Juice of 1 lemon
1/3 cup fish sauce
1/2 cup water
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 carrot, thinly sliced or julienned (depending on your preference)
1 to 2 teaspoons chili paste

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1. Place pork in the freezer until it firms slightly, 45 to 60 minutes. Remove the pork from the freezer, thinly slice and place in a large ziploc bag.
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2. In a small bowl, mix the ingredients for the marinade. Pour marinade into the bag with the pork and seal, removing as much air as possible. Place in the refrigerator and allow to marinate for one hour to overnight.
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3. In a small bowl, mix the ingredients for the sauce. Place in the refrigerator until ready to use.
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4. Right before grilling, bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the vermicelli noodles and cook until tender, about 2 to 4 minutes. Drain the noodles and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process, set aside.
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5. Remove the pork from the fridge. Light one chimney full of charcoal. When all the charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and spread coals out evenly over the charcoal grate. Grill pork immediately over the hot fire until cooked through and charred well on both sides, about 5 to 10 minutes. Remove pork to a plate.
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6. To assemble, place noodles in bowl or on a plate, then top with the grilled pork, lettuce and mint. Drizzle with the sauce and enjoy!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the marinade:, 8 cloves of garlic, minced, 5 tablespoons fish sauce, 4 tablespoons sugar, and more.

Yes, Grilled Vietnamese Pork With Vermicelli Noodles And Nuoc Cham falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Grilled Vietnamese Pork With Vermicelli Noodles And Nuoc Cham

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