Vietnamese Grilled Pork (bun-thit-nuong)
Grilled Pork
Vietnamese Grilled Pork (bun-thit-nuong) from Vietnam. Times were inferred from the source steps.
Imported from TheMealDB. Times and card copy were filled in for this listing, not kitchen-tested. Native name preserved: Grilled Pork.
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- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 9 hr 35 min
- Difficulty
- A bit of work
- Spice
- No chilli
- Cost
- Weeknight budget$8–16 USD · indicative, not a store price
About
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.
Ingredients
- Pork680 g
- Rice1 packet
- Egg Rolls4
- Shallot44 ml
- Garlic22 ml
- Sugar59 ml
- Fish sauce15 ml
- Soy sauce7.4 ml
- Bell pepper7.4 ml
- Olive oil44 ml
- Cucumberto taste
- Mixed herbsto taste
- Peanutsto taste
Scaling multiplies the written quantities. Baking still prefers a scale.
Steps
Step 1
Slice the uncooked pork thinly, about ⅛". It helps to slightly freeze it (optional).
Step 2
Mince garlic and shallots. Mix in a bowl with sugar, fish sauce, thick soy sauce, pepper, and oil until sugar dissolves.
Step 3
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.
555 minStep 4
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.
Step 5
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.
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Substitutions
pork → mushroom
Chopped mushrooms plus a splash of soy. Different dish, same comfort.
egg (silken tofu or skip (depends on the dish)) → silken tofu or skip (depends on the dish)
Carbonara without egg is not carbonara. Fried rice can skip the egg. We will not pretend otherwise.
garlic (garlic powder or a pinch of onion) → garlic powder or a pinch of onion
1 clove ≈ ¼ tsp garlic powder. The fresh bite will be missing.
fish-sauce (soy sauce + lime) → soy sauce + lime
Salty and bright, not funky. A mashed anchovy is closer if fish is acceptable.
Tips
- Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
History & culture
Editorial cultural notes have not been written for this imported dish.
Editorial history has not been written for this imported dish.
Inspired by
Provenance: Imported. Initial recipe data sourced from TheMealDB and adapted/reviewed by I Want Some Food. Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Questions about this recipe
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips — not a chatbot.
How long does Vietnamese Grilled Pork (bun-thit-nuong) take?
9 hr 35 min all in — 20 min prep, 15 min cook, 9 hr rest. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
A bit of work.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Eggs, Fish, Soy, Wheat, Peanuts. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Dairy-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Oven, Mixing bowl.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list salt as its own ingredient. Saltiness comes from Fish sauce — 1 tbsp; Soy sauce — ½ tbsp. Taste at the end rather than adding a number we did not write.
How much sugar?
¼ cup of Sugar.
How much fish sauce?
1 tbsp of Fish sauce.
How much soy sauce?
½ tbsp of Soy sauce.
What can I use instead?
pork → mushroom. Chopped mushrooms plus a splash of soy. Different dish, same comfort. egg (silken tofu or skip (depends on the dish)) → silken tofu or skip (depends on the dish). Carbonara without egg is not carbonara. Fried rice can skip the egg. We will not pretend otherwise. garlic (garlic powder or a pinch of onion) → garlic powder or a pinch of onion. 1 clove ≈ ¼ tsp garlic powder. The fresh bite will be missing. fish-sauce (soy sauce + lime) → soy sauce + lime. Salty and bright, not funky. A mashed anchovy is closer if fish is acceptable.
Any tips from this recipe?
Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Can I prepare this ahead?
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.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.