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

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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.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Moo Ping Grilled Pork Skewers reach?

For Moo Ping Grilled Pork Skewers, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 4. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Why rest the meat in Moo Ping Grilled Pork Skewers?

Step 5 reads: "Rest skewers for 2 minutes before serving." Heat drives the juices toward the center. The rest in step 5 lets them spread back out, so they stay in the meat instead of running onto the board when you cut.

What can I use instead of palm sugar in Moo Ping Grilled Pork Skewers?

The entry for Moo Ping Grilled Pork Skewers calls for 3 tbsp palm sugar (or brown sugar). In its place: Dark or light brown sugar works, measure for measure.

Is Moo Ping Grilled Pork Skewers gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Moo Ping Grilled Pork Skewers is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the soy sauce.

How much protein is in Moo Ping Grilled Pork Skewers?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 42 g of protein in about 440 calories, alongside 6 g carbohydrate and 20 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 680 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein dinner collection.

Can I start Moo Ping Grilled Pork Skewers the day before?

Yes. Step 2 is a built-in pause of overnight, or about 8 hours: "Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, or overnight for best flavor." Do everything up to that point ahead of time and pick up at step 3 when you are ready to finish.

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