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Best Juicy Vietnamese Pork Skewers Pork

Best Juicy Vietnamese Pork Skewers for Flavor Lovers

Discover the best juicy Vietnamese pork skewers recipe, featuring tender pork belly or pork butt in a savory marinade that captures authentic Vietnamese flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marination Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 skewers
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pork
  • 1 pound Skinless Pork Belly or Pork Butt Rich flavor from pork belly, lean option from pork butt.
For the Marinade
  • 3 tablespoons Fish Sauce Essential for authentic flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Use low-sodium if desired.
  • 1 tablespoon Dark Soy Sauce Adds sweetness and color.
  • 2 tablespoons Oyster Sauce Provides oceanic flavors.
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Enhances flavor with nutty aroma.
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar Balance savory elements.
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Optional for added sweetness.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 medium Shallot Milder than onion.
  • 1 stalk Lemongrass Optional, for citrus flavor.
For Topping
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onion For garnishing.
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil For making scallion oil.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt For seasoning.
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar For seasoning.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • oven
  • Skewers

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Marinate the Pork: Slice pork into thin strips, mix marinade ingredients, and soak for at least 10 minutes or overnight.
  2. Prepare Skewers: Soak wooden skewers in water for 10-20 minutes before grilling.
  3. Cooking (Air Fryer Method): Preheat air fryer to 400°F, arrange skewers, cook for 8 minutes, flip and baste, check for 145°F after 12 minutes.
  4. Cooking (Oven Method): Preheat oven to 375°F, place skewers on a baking rack, cook for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway.
  5. Make Scallion Oil: Heat vegetable oil, pour over sliced green onions, add salt and sugar, stir, and let cool.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Serve skewers with fresh herbs for added color and freshness. Can also be served with vermicelli or in a banh mi.

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