Grilled pork shoulder steaks with fresh herb salad recipe

Ingredients for Grilled pork shoulder steaks with herb salad

• 4 medium shallots, 2 chopped, 2 thinly sliced

• 6 garlic cloves

• 100 ml fish sauce

• 100 ml fresh lime juice

• 45 g light brown sugar, divided

• 1,600–1,800 g pork shoulder steaks, ¾"-thick

• kosher salt (to taste)

• 2 red or green Thai chiles, thinly sliced

• 240 g Thai or sweet basil leaves

• coriander leaves with tender stems

• and/or dill (optional)

How to make Grilled pork shoulder steaks with herb salad

1. Blend the chopped shallots, garlic, 80 ml fish sauce, 80 ml lime juice, and 30 g brown sugar in a blender until smooth.

2. Season the steaks lightly with salt, keeping in mind that the fish sauce will also add seasoning. Transfer the steaks to a large bowl or a 30 x 23 cm baking dish.

3. Pour the marinade over the steaks and turn them with tongs to ensure they are evenly coated. Let the steaks sit at room temperature for 1 hour, or cover and chill for up to 12 hours, turning once if possible.

4. Preheat the grill to high heat. Grill the steaks, turning them every 1–2 minutes, until they are lightly charred and crisp. This should take about 7–9 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 60 °C.

5. Transfer the steaks to a cutting board and let them rest for at least 5 minutes before thinly slicing.

6. Meanwhile, mix the chopped chiles, the remaining 30 ml fish sauce, the remaining 30 ml lime juice, the remaining 15 g brown sugar, and 15 ml water in a large bowl until combined.

7. Add the sliced shallots and herbs to the mixture and toss to coat; season lightly with salt.

8. Arrange the sliced meat on a platter and scatter the herb salad over the top.

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