Lemongrass-Glazed Pork Skewers with Banana Blossom Salad

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Juicy pork marinated in aromatic lemongrass and fish sauce, grilled until caramelized, served with a refreshing banana blossom salad. This vietnamese-inspired grilling ready in about 128 minutes pairs pork shoulder, lemongrass, fish sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 385 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 120 min Cook: 8 min Serves 4 Vietnamese cuisine 385 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Trim pork into 1-inch cubes and place in a bowl. Pound 4 lemongrass stalks to release oils, then mince and mix with 3 tbsp fish sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, and 2 tbsp lime juice. Pour over pork and marinate for 2 hours.
  2. Step 2: Thread pork cubes onto skewers, leaving space between pieces. Heat 2 tbsp coconut oil in a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill skewers for 8 minutes, turning every 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Step 3: Thinly slice 150g banana blossom and 1 medium red bell pepper. Finely chop 2 small shallots. Toss with 2 tbsp lime juice and 1 tbsp coconut oil. Serve skewers immediately with banana blossom salad.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Lemongrass-Glazed Pork Skewers with Banana Blossom Salad take to make?

Total time is about 128 minutes (120 min prep + 8 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Lemongrass-Glazed Pork Skewers with Banana Blossom Salad?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pork shoulder from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Lemongrass-Glazed Pork Skewers with Banana Blossom Salad?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Lemongrass-Glazed Pork Skewers with Banana Blossom Salad for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Lemongrass-Glazed Pork Skewers with Banana Blossom Salad?

Vietnamese grilling like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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