Vibrant slices of BBQ-glazed pork rest atop a bed of brilliantly charred onions. The onions are a deep, almost smoky color, contrasting with the red sheen of BBQ and the sprinkling of fresh, green herbs on top. Slices of lime and a side of dipping sauce grace the edges of the platter.

BBQ Glazed Vietnamese Pork with Charred Onions

Name: BBQ Glazed Vietnamese Pork with Charred Onions
Prep time: 130 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 150 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 2 large onion cut into rings; 2 lbs boneless pork shoulder cut into thick slices; 6 garlic cloves minced; 2 lemon grass stalks thinly sliced; 4 lime cut into wedges; 1/4 cup Vietnamese fish sauce; 1 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1 cup BBQ sauce; handful coriander chopped; olive oil as needed; salt and pepper to taste

Succulent BBQ Vietnamese pork with beautifully caramelized onions.

Category BBQ

Prep 130 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Vietnamese

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily recipe · October 24, 2024

A little about this dish

This tantalizing fusion dish marries traditional Vietnamese flavors with hearty BBQ favorites. The star of the show is a beautifully caramelized, grilled onion, layered with succulent BBQ-glazed Vietnamese pork. This unique dish will satisfy your cravings for both comfort food and gourmet adventure.

Ingredients (for 4)

Large onion — 2 — cut into rings
Boneless pork shoulder — 2 lbs — cut into thick slices
Garlic cloves — 6 — minced
Lemon grass stalks — 2 — thinly sliced
Lime — 4 — cut into wedges
Vietnamese fish sauce — 1/4 cup
Brown sugar — 1 cup
Soy sauce — 1/4 cup
Bbq sauce — 1 cup
Coriander — handful — chopped
Olive oil — — as needed
Salt and pepper — — to taste

Preparation

Step 1 — 🧄🍋🥣

In a bowl, combine minced garlic, chopped lemongrass, brown sugar, fish sauce, and soy sauce to form a marinade.
Step 2 — 🐖⏰🌜

Marinate the pork slices in the mixture for at least 2 hours, or overnight if possible.
Step 3 — 🔥🍳💧

Preheat the grill over medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
Step 4 — 🧅🔥➡️

Grill the onions until they are charred and caramelized, then set them aside.
Step 5 — 🐖🍳⏲️

Remove the pork from the marinade, shaking off excess. Grill each side for about 5-7 minutes until thoroughly cooked.
Step 6 — 🐖🖌️🔥

During the last few minutes of grilling, brush the pork with the BBQ sauce for a glorious glaze.
Step 7 — 🍽️🧅🍖🌿🍋

To serve, place the charred onion rings on a platter, lay the BBQ glazed pork on top, sprinkle with chopped coriander, and serve with lime wedges and remaining BBQ sauce on the side.

A final fox tip

This dish is not only a pleasure to the palate but also a feast for the eyes - perfect for capturing stunning foodie snaps! Vegans can replace pork with tofu and use soy sauce instead of fish sauce. Kids can help by brushing the BBQ sauce onto the pork!