Moo Ping Grilled Pork Skewers

Name: Moo Ping Grilled Pork Skewers
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 2 lbs pork shoulder (or pork butt), thinly sliced, 1/4-in thick; 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk; 3 tbsp fish sauce (gluten-free); 3 tbsp palm sugar (or brown sugar); 2 tbsp gluten-free soy sauce (tamari); 6 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp cilantro stems and roots (or extra cilantro stems), minced; 1/2 tsp ground white pepper; 2 tbsp neutral oil (for basting); 16 bamboo skewers, soaked in water 30 min

Beloved Thai street-food pork skewers marinated in coconut milk, fish sauce, and palm sugar, then grilled until caramelized and juicy. Plan ahead: the pork must marinate at least 2 hours, ideally overnight.

45 minEasyServes 4440 cal/serving

ThaiDinnerGrillHigh ProteinLow CarbDairy-FreeGluten-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 lbs pork shoulder (or pork butt), thinly sliced, 1/4-in thick
1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
3 tbsp fish sauce (gluten-free)
3 tbsp palm sugar (or brown sugar)
2 tbsp gluten-free soy sauce (tamari)
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp cilantro stems and roots (or extra cilantro stems), minced
1/2 tsp ground white pepper
2 tbsp neutral oil (for basting)
16 bamboo skewers, soaked in water 30 min

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk, 3 tbsp fish sauce (gluten-free), 3 tbsp palm sugar (or brown sugar), 2 tbsp gluten-free soy sauce (tamari), 6 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp minced cilantro stems and roots (or extra cilantro stems), and 1/2 tsp ground white pepper. Stir until sugar dissolves.
2

Add 2 lbs thinly sliced, 1/4-in thick pork shoulder (or pork butt) to the marinade. Toss to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, or overnight for best flavor.
3

Remove pork from the marinade. Thread slices onto 16 bamboo skewers, soaked in water 30 min, weaving back and forth so the meat lies flat.
4

Preheat grill to medium-high. Brush grates with 2 tbsp neutral oil (for basting). Grill skewers 3-4 minutes per side, basting with remaining marinade, until charred and caramelized. Check that pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
5

Rest skewers for 2 minutes before serving.

Questions

How long does Moo Ping Grilled Pork Skewers keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat in a hot skillet rather than the microwave to keep the char.

Can I halve or double Moo Ping Grilled Pork Skewers?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubling on the grill just takes more surface area; keep the heat zones the same.

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