Vietnamese-Inspired Grilled Lemongrass Pork Tacos

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-24 · Updated 2026-05-24

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Tender pork marinated with lemongrass and spices, grilled and served in soft tortillas with fresh herbs and pickled vegetables. This Vietnamese-inspired taco and burrito recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, lemongrass stalks, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 40 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Vietnamese cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, thinly sliced pork shoulder
2, finely minced lemongrass stalks
3, minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 tsp black pepper
8 corn tortillas
1 cup pickled carrots and daikon
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
for serving lime wedges

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder, 2 finely minced lemongrass stalks, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Toss well and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Step 2: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread pork slices onto skewers or grill directly, cooking for 3-4 minutes per side until caramelized and cooked through.
Step 3: Warm 8 corn tortillas on the grill for 30 seconds per side until pliable and slightly charred.
Step 4: Assemble tacos by placing grilled pork onto each tortilla, topping with 1-2 tbsp pickled carrots and daikon, and garnishing with fresh cilantro leaves.
Step 5: Serve immediately with lime wedges for squeezing over the tacos for bright, fresh flavor.