Nem Nuong

Name: Nem Nuong
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs ground pork; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp granulated sugar; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tsp baking powder; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 1 tbsp annatto oil

Garlicky grilled pork sausages featuring a sweet and savory glaze with a distinctive chewy texture.

37 minMediumServes 4380 cal/serving

VietnameseDinnerGrillHigh ProteinLow CarbGluten-FreeDairy-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs ground pork
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp granulated sugar
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp annatto oil

Instructions

1

Combine 1.5 lbs ground pork, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tbsp cornstarch, and 1 tbsp annatto oil in a bowl.
2

Knead the mixture vigorously for 5 minutes until a firm, sticky paste forms.
3

Divide the meat paste and mold tightly around wooden skewers into long cylindrical sausages.
4

Preheat grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates.
5

Grill skewers for 10 to 12 minutes, rotating frequently, until charred and internal temperature reaches 160°F.

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Questions

What is Nem Nuong?

Garlicky grilled pork sausages featuring a sweet and savory glaze with a distinctive chewy texture. This reference files it under Vietnamese dinner: cooked on the grill, rated medium and about 37 minutes start to finish.

What internal temperature should Nem Nuong reach?

For Nem Nuong, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is there a substitute for achiote in Nem Nuong?

The entry for Nem Nuong calls for 1 tbsp annatto oil. In its place: Mix paprika with a pinch of turmeric and a few drops of vinegar for the color and mild earthiness.

Can I use ground chicken or turkey instead of ground pork in Nem Nuong?

Yes. Use dark-meat ground chicken or turkey if you can, and add a teaspoon of oil per half pound, since pork brings fat that poultry does not. As written, the entry for Nem Nuong uses 1.5 lbs ground pork.

Does Nem Nuong contain fish?

Yes: 2 tbsp fish sauce. The full allergen list for this entry is fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

Serve it with

Rau Sống side
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Scallion Oil and Peanut Topping sauce
Vietnamese Coconut Coffee Smoothie drink

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