Vietnamese Grilled Pork (bun-thit-nuong)
This Vietnamese pork builds pork, rice vermicelli and challots into a satisfying meal you can have ready in about 55 minutes. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 5 steps.
You'll mainly reach for oven and grill / broiler. At medium difficulty across 5 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.
What you'll need
Shopping list (7)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Slice the uncooked pork thinly, about ⅛". It helps to slightly freeze it (optional).
- Mince garlic and shallots. Mix in a bowl with sugar, fish sauce, thick soy sauce, pepper, and oil until sugar dissolves.
- Marinate the meat for 1 hour, or overnight for better results.
- Bake the pork at 375F for 10-15 minutes or until about 80% cooked. Finish cooking by broiling in the oven until a nice golden brown color develops, flipping the pieces midway.
- Assemble your bowl with veggies, noodles, and garnish. Many like to mix the whole bowl up and pour the fish sauce on top, but I like to make individual bites and sauce it slowly.
You'll use: Oven · Grill / broiler
Watch how it's made
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Ingredient substitutions
- Fish Sauce
- soy sauce + a pinch of salt
- Soy Sauce
- tamari (gluten-free) · coconut aminos
What to serve with Vietnamese Grilled Pork (bun-thit-nuong)
Tips & common questions
How long does Vietnamese Grilled Pork (bun-thit-nuong) take to make?
About 55 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 5 steps and 13 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of fish sauce?
Try soy sauce + a pinch of salt. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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