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Homemade Nem Chua (Fermented Pork Roll)

Recipe by Góc Bếp Nhỏ

A step‑by‑step guide to making traditional Vietnamese fermented pork rolls (Nem Chua) at home using fresh pork, pigskin, aromatic garlic, chili and guava leaves. The recipe walks you through chilling, double‑grinding, seasoning, rolling and a safe 48‑hour fermentation for tangy, slightly sour, protein‑rich snack rolls.

MediumVietnameseServes 8

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Source Video
50h 29m
Prep
0m
Cook
6h 3m
Cleanup
56h 32m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$15.25
Total cost
$1.91
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Trim and Chop Pork
  • Freeze Pork
  • First Grind of Pork
  • Second Grind of Pork
  • Combine Meat with Aromatics and Seasonings
  • Stuff and Roll on Leaves
  • Ferment

Safety Warnings

  • Handle raw pork with care to avoid cross‑contamination
  • Keep meat refrigerated while grinding to prevent bacterial growth
  • Ferment at safe temperature (20‑25°C) to avoid harmful bacteria
  • Discard if any off‑smell or mold appears

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