Thai Bbq Pork Recipe
Grilled pork slices marinated in Thai spices, served with a tangy dipping sauce and fresh lettuce.
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Ingredients
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Chef's Specialties - Marinade
Chef's Specialties - Dipping Sauce
Chef's Specialties - To Serve
Method
Chef's Specialties - Marinade
- 1
Prepare the pork
Slice pork into even 1/4-inch (0.6 cm) thick slices to allow quick cooking and even marination.
- 2
Make the marinade
In a large bowl, whisk together minced garlic, grated ginger, minced lemongrass, fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, rice vinegar, white pepper, and sesame oil.
- 3
Marinate the pork
Add the sliced pork to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 45-60 minutes to let flavors infuse and tenderize.
- 4
- 5
- 6
Rest the meat
Transfer grilled pork to a cutting board and let rest 3-5 minutes before serving to retain juices.
Chef's Specialties - Dipping Sauce
- 7
Make dipping sauce
In a small bowl, whisk lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, and rice vinegar until the sugar dissolves.
- 8
Finish sauce
Stir in thinly sliced Thai chilies and minced garlic. Add water to adjust consistency if needed; taste and adjust sweetness or salt as desired.
Chef's Specialties - To Serve
- 9
Plate
Spread lettuce leaves on a serving platter. Slice the grilled pork and arrange on top of the lettuce or offer as lettuce wraps.
- 10
Serve
Serve warm with the dipping sauce on the side. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
