Bursting with bold, zesty, and aromatic notes, this Thai-style pork marinade captures the heart of Southeast Asian cooking. The combination of savory sauces, citrusy lime, fragrant lemongrass, fiery chilies, and creamy coconut milk transforms pork into a dish layered with flavor and depth. Rooted in the balance of sweet, salty, sour, and spicy elements that define Thai cuisine, this marinade is more than just a recipe, it’s a journey of taste that transports the kitchen straight to the streets of Bangkok, where sizzling grills and vibrant flavors fill the air!

Best Homemade Thai Pork Marinade Recipe

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Servings

cup

Prep time

minutes

Total time

minutes

A bold Thai-inspired pork marinade made with soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, lime juice, palm sugar, garlic, lemongrass, ginger, chilies, and coconut milk. Perfect for grilling, stir-frying, or roasting, this marinade infuses pork with a balance of sweet, savory, spicy, and aromatic flavors.

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Ingredients

3 tbsp Soy Sauce
2 tbsp Fish Sauce
2 tbsp Oyster Sauce
2 tbsp Fresh Lime Juice
2 tbsp Grated Palm Sugar
3 cloves Garlic (minced)
2 tbsp Fresh Lemongrass Stalks (minced)
1 tbsp Fresh Ginger (grated)
1 tsp Ground Coriander
1 tsp Smoked Paprika
1/2 tsp Thai Bird’s Eye Chiles (minced)
2 tbsp Neutral Oil
2 tbsp Coconut Milk

Directions

Add all the ingredients to a large mixing bowl
Whisk until well combined and smooth.
Use as desired, or store the unused marinade in the refrigerator in an air-tight glass jar until needed.

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Notes

This homemade Thai-Style Pork Marinade makes about 1 cup (enough for 1–1.5 lbs of pork).
It can be used for grilling, stir-frying, or even as a base for slow cooking. Adjust the spice level by reducing or increasing the bird’s eye chilies, swap palm sugar with brown sugar for convenience, or add a splash of rice vinegar for extra brightness.
Any unused marinade can be stored in an airtight glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For best results, marinate pork for at least 2 hours, or overnight for maximum flavor infusion.