Jul 14 2026
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Bbq Lemongrass Pork Skewers Recipe

Inspired by Pho Viet
Time3h
Serves6

30 Skewers | Thịt Heo Xiên Nướng.

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Ingredients

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Marinade

Pork and Skewers

Method

Preparation of Marinade

  1. 1

    Prepare Lemongrass

    Trim the ends of the lemongrass stalks and remove the outer tough layers. Finely chop the tender parts.

  2. 2

    Mince Garlic

    Peel and mince the garlic cloves.

  3. 3

    Mix Marinade

    In a bowl, combine the chopped lemongrass, minced garlic, fish sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, vegetable oil, and black pepper. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is well combined.

Marinating Pork

  1. 4

    Cut Pork

    Cut the pork shoulder into 1-inch cubes.

  2. 5

    Marinate Pork

    Add the pork cubes to the marinade and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

Skewering and Cooking

  1. 6

    Soak Skewers

    If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.

  2. 7

    Prepare Skewers

    Thread the marinated pork cubes onto the soaked bamboo skewers, leaving a little space between each piece for even cooking.

  3. 8

    Grill Skewers

    Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the skewers for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the pork is cooked through and has nice grill marks.

  4. 9

    Serve

    Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy with rice or a fresh salad.

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