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Quick Fermented Pork Sausage (Nem Chua)

Recipe by Jenny Phuong Cooking

A fast‑track version of traditional Vietnamese nem chua made with pork, smoked ham, and pork skin, marinated in red wine vinegar and sugar, then pressed and fermented overnight for a tangy, slightly sweet, and delightfully chewy appetizer.

MediumVietnameseServes 4

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Source Video
10h 45m
Prep
20m
Cook
1h 20m
Cleanup
12h 25m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$16.70
Total cost
$4.18
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Marinating the smoked ham in vinegar‑sugar brine for at least 6 hours.
  • Boiling the pork skin just enough to soften without losing its binding ability.
  • Pressing the mixture firmly into the tray to eliminate air pockets.
  • Fermenting in a consistently cold refrigerator for 10‑12 hours.

Safety Warnings

  • Handle raw pork with clean hands and sanitize all surfaces to avoid cross‑contamination.
  • Keep the fermented sausage refrigerated at all times after the initial fermentation.
  • Do not consume if the sausage develops an off‑odor, mold, or excessive slime.

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