International dishesGrilled DishesThailand30 minutes, plus at least 4 hours marinating
Ko mu yang gives you pork with charred edges and a juicy middle. The marinade has only four things in it, but given enough time it carries flavor all the way through the meat. Watching the heat is the hard part, since the surface catches quickly.
The pork needs at least 4 hours in the marinade, or overnight for real depth. Rest it for 10 minutes after grilling before slicing, because cutting straight away lets all the juices run onto the board.
This batch weighs about 821g, at roughly 119 calories per 100g.
Method
For a whole pork shoulder, rinse it and cut it into wide slices about a finger joint thick, then tenderize with a mallet or pierce all over with a fork.
For loin chops, simply rinse and pat them dry.
Combine 3 tablespoons of kOBE Monk Fruit Blend, 3 tablespoons of oyster sauce, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper in a bowl and stir until dissolved.
Rub the marinade into 700g of pork by hand, then leave it for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Grill over charcoal for about 5 to 7 minutes per side, or pan sear for 7 to 10 minutes per side over medium heat.
Keep the heat moderate so the surface of the meat does not burn.
Rest the cooked pork on a plate for at least 10 minutes before slicing, and serve with nam jim jaew tamarind dipping sauce.
Tips
Thai oyster sauce suits this best; with another brand, taste and adjust the salt.
kOBE Monk Fruit Blend takes a moment to dissolve, so stir the marinade again after 5 minutes before rubbing it into the meat.
The golden brown color comes from the dark seasonings, so resist simmering longer to deepen it or the meat dries out.
An overnight marinade in the fridge carries flavor much deeper than 4 hours.
Rest the meat for 10 minutes before slicing so the juices stay in the fibers.
This goes equally well with sticky rice or plain rice.
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