Fragrant Thai Waterfall Pork with Lime and Mint Marinade

Name: Fragrant Thai Waterfall Pork with Lime and Mint Marinade
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Pork shoulder; Garlic cloves, minced; Fish sauce; Soy sauce; Lime juice; Sugar; Ground white pepper; Lime juice; Fish sauce; Sugar; Red chili, thinly sliced; Fresh mint leaves, torn; Fresh cilantro, chopped; Cucumbers, thinly sliced; Carrots, julienned; Rice vinegar; Sugar; Salt; Fresh mint leaves; Lime wedges

A vibrant Thai dish that tantalizes with tangy flavors and fresh herbs.

Delight in this aromatic Thai Waterfall Pork, named for the sizzle that echoes the sound of a waterfall as the marinade hits the grill, enhanced with fresh lime and mint.

1 h 45 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Pork Marinade

Pork shoulder

1 lb, thinly sliced

Garlic cloves, minced

3 cloves

Fish sauce

2 tablespoons

Soy sauce

1 tablespoon

Lime juice

1 tablespoon

Sugar

1 teaspoon

Ground white pepper

1/2 teaspoon

For the Lime and Mint Dressing

Lime juice

3 tablespoons

Fish sauce

2 tablespoons

Sugar

1 tablespoon

Red chili, thinly sliced

Fresh mint leaves, torn

1/4 cup

Fresh cilantro, chopped

1/4 cup

For the Pickled Vegetables

Cucumbers, thinly sliced

1 cup

Carrots, julienned

1/2 cup

Rice vinegar

1 tablespoon

Sugar

1/2 teaspoon

Salt

Pinch

For Garnish

Fresh mint leaves

Lime wedges

Preparation

Marinating the Pork

Combine marinade ingredients

In a bowl, mix garlic, fish sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, sugar, and white pepper.

Coat the pork

Add the thinly sliced pork, ensuring all pieces are well-coated.

Marinate

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for more intense flavor.

Marinate the pork for at least an hour to allow the flavors to fully infuse.

Preparing the Dressing & Pickled Vegetables

Prepare dressing

Combine lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, red chili, mint, and cilantro in a small bowl for the dressing.

Quick pickle

In another bowl, toss cucumbers and carrots with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Let sit for at least 30 minutes.

Cooking Process

Grill the pork

Remove the pork from the marinade and grill over medium-high heat until just cooked through.

Ensure the pork is not overcrowded on the grill. Use a grill pan if cooking indoors to mimic the grilled flavor.

Assemble the salad

Arrange the grilled pork on a platter and drizzle with lime and mint dressing.

Garnish and serve

Top with fresh mint leaves and serve with lime wedges and pickled vegetables on the side.

Plating & Serving