Kor Moo Yang (Thai Grilled Pork Neck)
Local name: คอหมูย่าง
In short: Thick slices of pork neck marinated in soy, oyster sauce, garlic and white pepper, grilled until charred outside and juicy inside. It takes about 35 min in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Resting
- 4 h
- Total
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 370 kcal
Kor moo yang is grilled pork neck, a favorite of Isan street grills and beer gardens. Pork neck is a well-marbled cut that stays juicy over charcoal, and a simple marinade of garlic, coriander root, pepper, soy and oyster sauce gives it a savory, slightly sweet crust. It is sliced thin and eaten with sticky rice and a spicy dipping sauce, with raw vegetables on the side.
Instructions
- Pound the garlic, coriander roots and white pepper to a paste. Stir in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, palm sugar and oil until the sugar dissolves.
- Coat the pork slabs well, cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- Bring the pork to room temperature for 20 minutes. Heat a grill to medium and oil the grates lightly.
- Grill the pork for 6 to 8 minutes per side, turning once or twice, until charred in spots and cooked through (at least 63°C/145°F). Move it to a cooler side if the sugar starts to burn.
- Rest the pork for 5 minutes, then slice across the grain into strips about 1 cm (1/2 in) thick.
- Serve with sticky rice, the dipping sauce and raw vegetables.
Tips
- Pork neck is sometimes sold as collar or Boston butt steaks. If you cannot find it, use boneless pork shoulder steaks cut about 2.5 cm (1 in) thick.
- In a pan, cook the slabs in a heavy skillet or grill pan over medium heat for 7 to 8 minutes per side.
Questions and answers
Why is pork neck used for grilling?
It is marbled with fat, so it stays moist and tender over high heat. Leaner cuts such as loin dry out quickly.
Can I make it in the oven?
Yes. Roast on a rack at 220°C (425°F) for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once, then broil for 2 minutes to char the surface.
What dipping sauce goes with it?
Nam jim jaew, a sharp sauce of lime, fish sauce, chili flakes and toasted rice powder, is the classic partner.
How long does it take to make Kor Moo Yang (Thai Grilled Pork Neck)?
About 35 min in total: 15 min of preparation and 20 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Kor Moo Yang (Thai Grilled Pork Neck)?
About 370 kcal per serving, with 30 g of protein, 6 g of carbohydrates and 25 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 370 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 30 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6 g |
| Fat | 25 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 1100 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
