Vietnamese Pork Recipe

Name: Vietnamese Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds pork tenderloin; 4 lemongrass stalks; 2 tablespoons brown sugar dark; 1 tablespoon peppercorns; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 6 garlic clvs; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 6 tablespoons oyster sauce; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon soy sauce dark; 2 tablespoons sake

Servings: persons

2 pounds pork tenderloin
4 lemongrass stalks
2 tablespoons brown sugar dark
1 tablespoon peppercorns
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
6 garlic clvs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce dark
2 tablespoons sake

1
Cut pork into 2 inch slices
2
Chop lemongrass into 2 inch pieces and crush with mallet. Be sure they stay intact. After marinating you will remove these.
3
Combine garlic, brown sugar and peppercorns and crush to make a paste.
4
Add veggie oil, sake, fish sauce and 1 TBS sesame oil. Add the lemongrass.
5
Pour this marinade over the pork and marinate over night.
6
Heat 1TBS oil in wok.
7
Stir fry pork until done.
8
Prepare the finishing sauce by combining the Oyster sauce, 1 TBS sesame oil, 1 TBS honey and 1 TBS soy sauce.
9
Add to wok and heat through.
10
Serve over rice

977

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds pork tenderloin, 4 lemongrass stalks, 2 tablespoons brown sugar dark, 1 tablespoon peppercorns, and more.

Yes, Vietnamese Pork falls under the Seafood 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Vietnamese Pork

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Variations & substitutions

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