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Thinly slice the pork shoulder or pork butt into bite-sized pieces. Aim for uniform thickness for even cooking.

Finely mince the garlic cloves and shallots.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the thinly sliced pork with the fish sauce, soy sauce, chicken bouillon, black pepper, granulated sugar, honey, minced garlic, minced shallots, and minced lemongrass.

Mix all the ingredients thoroughly with the pork until it is well combined and every piece of pork is evenly coated. Using your hands (with a glove, if preferred) ensures the best distribution.

Cover the bowl and let the pork marinate in the refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours. For the best flavor, marinate overnight (8-12 hours).

Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. If desired, line the air fryer basket with an air fryer liner for easier cleanup.

Place the marinated pork in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd it. You may need to cook the pork in batches.

Air fry the pork for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until the pork is caramelized and slightly charred on the edges. The exact cooking time may vary based on your air fryer and pork thickness.

To assemble a Bun Thit Nuong bowl, start by placing a bed of shredded lettuce at the bottom of a serving bowl.

Add a generous portion of cooked vermicelli noodles over the lettuce.

Arrange the cooked lemongrass pork on top of the noodles and lettuce.

Add sliced cucumber, pickled vegetables (such as shredded carrots), and fresh mint leaves to the bowl.

Drizzle generously with nuoc cham to taste. Serve immediately and enjoy!


Thinly slice the pork shoulder or pork butt into bite-sized pieces. Aim for uniform thickness for even cooking.

Finely mince the garlic cloves and shallots.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the thinly sliced pork with the fish sauce, soy sauce, chicken bouillon, black pepper, granulated sugar, honey, minced garlic, minced shallots, and minced lemongrass.

Mix all the ingredients thoroughly with the pork until it is well combined and every piece of pork is evenly coated. Using your hands (with a glove, if preferred) ensures the best distribution.

Cover the bowl and let the pork marinate in the refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours. For the best flavor, marinate overnight (8-12 hours).

Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. If desired, line the air fryer basket with an air fryer liner for easier cleanup.

Place the marinated pork in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd it. You may need to cook the pork in batches.

Air fry the pork for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until the pork is caramelized and slightly charred on the edges. The exact cooking time may vary based on your air fryer and pork thickness.

To assemble a Bun Thit Nuong bowl, start by placing a bed of shredded lettuce at the bottom of a serving bowl.

Add a generous portion of cooked vermicelli noodles over the lettuce.

Arrange the cooked lemongrass pork on top of the noodles and lettuce.

Add sliced cucumber, pickled vegetables (such as shredded carrots), and fresh mint leaves to the bowl.

Drizzle generously with nuoc cham to taste. Serve immediately and enjoy!
