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Recipes by Ingredient » Pork » Thai Grilled Pork Neck (Kor Moo Yang)

Published: Apr 4, 2020 · Modified: Mar 22, 2022 by Nart · This post may contain affiliate links.

Thai Grilled Pork Neck (Kor Moo Yang)

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This Thai grilled pork neck (kor moo yang) is super DELICIOUS and easy to make. Pair it with sticky rice and nam jim jaew (Thai chili dipping sauce) and I guarantee that you’ll be satisfied!

Thai grilled pork neck with Thai sticky rice, nam jim jaew and vegetables

What is Thai Grilled Pork Neck or Kor Moo Yang?

Thai grilled pork neck is a type of grilled meat most commonly associated with the Isan or Northeastern Thai cuisine. We call it “kor moo yang” in Thai, which translates to “pork neck grilled.”

This dish extremely delicious, filling, and satisfying. Pork neck is an amazing cut of meat in itself because it has both lean meat and the juicy fat, which give you a really well-balanced flavor and texture. It’s oh-so-dreamy when you grill it until smoky on the outside but still soft on the inside. The smell, the taste…everything about it is just so good. You can literally tell you’re about to walk past a grilled pork neck stand when you’re still a few meters away. For those of you who really want to make this easy dish at home, if you can’t find pork neck or jowl where you live, you can use pork shoulder or even pork belly instead. The results will still be pretty much the same.

Where Can You Find This Dish in Thailand?

While it’s often considered an Isan dish by Thai people, kor moo yang is eaten and can be found throughout the country. In fact, you can practically see it in almost every corner of the streets because it’s so popular and such an easy food to grab. In Thailand, Thai grilled pork neck is usually sold by weight along with sticky rice that comes in clear plastic bags (which is sad, but oh well). With it you will also get the Thai chili dipping sauce and maybe even some fresh vegetables. The vegetable part depends on each vendor, but I think you get the idea that kor moo yang can be grabbed as a quick, complete meal.

Thai grilled pork neck with Thai sticky rice, nam jim jaew and vegetables

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ tablespoons of oyster sauce
  • 1 ½ tablespoons of soy sauce
  • ½ tablespoon of black soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon of ground white pepper
  • 1 tablespoon of water
  • 1.5 pounds of pork neck

a fork sticking into a piece of grilled pork neck

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the oyster sauce, soy sauce, black soy sauce, ground white pepper and water to make a marinade.
  2. Add the pork neck to the bowl. Take a fork and prick some holes into it so that the pork will absorb the marinade.
  3. Cover the bowl with food wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes .
  4. After 30 minutes, turn your convection oven on at 437°F or 225°C. Place the pork on a grilling rack and cook for 30 minutes, turning the other side up halfway through.
  5. Turn off the oven. Transfer the pork to a cutting board and slice to serve.

a pile of grilled pork neck

What To Serve This Dish With

You can serve kor moo yang with either steamed rice or sticky rice, but sticky rice tends to be a more popular choice. Generally, the pork is already good on its own, but it’s even better when accompanied by nam jim jaew or nam jim gai (if you prefer a milder sauce). To add some greens to your meal, some of the most common vegetables enjoyed with Thai style grilled pork neck include cabbage, yard long bean and cucumber.

a fork sticking into a piece of grilled pork neck

Storing, Reheating and Repurposing

You can store Thai grilled pork neck in the refrigerator for a few days. In order to reheat, simply microwave at the highest heat for about 1-1.5 minutes, but please note that the meat will harden a little when reheated.

Alternatively, you can repurpose the leftovers by chopping the pork into small pieces and put it in a fried rice using a recipe like this one here. Just replace the beef with kor moo yang, and you’ll be good to go!

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a pile of grilled pork neck

Thai Grilled Pork Neck (Kor Moo Yang) Recipe

This Thai style grilled pork neck is super DELICIOUS and easy to make. Pair it with sticky rice and nam jim jaew (Thai chili dipping sauce) and I guarantee that you’ll be satisfied!
5 from 36 votes
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Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Thai
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 1 .5 pounds
Author: Nart

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
  • ½ tablespoon black soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon ground white pepper
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1.5 pounds pork neck
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Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the oyster sauce, soy sauce, black soy sauce, ground white pepper and water to make a marinade.
  • Add the pork neck to the bowl. Take a fork and prick some holes into it so that the pork will absorb the marinade.
  • Cover the bowl with food wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes .
  • After 30 minutes, turn your convection oven on at 437°F or 225°C. Place the pork on a grilling rack and cook for 30 minutes, turning the other side up halfway through.
  • Turn off the oven. Transfer the pork to a cutting board and slice to serve with steamed rice or sticky rice, nam jim jaew and fresh vegetables.

Notes

You can store Thai grilled pork neck in the refrigerator for a few days. In order to reheat, simply microwave at the highest heat for about 1-1.5 minutes, but please note that the meat will harden a little when reheated.
Alternatively, you can repurpose the leftovers by chopping the pork into small pieces and put it in a fried rice using a recipe like this one here. Just replace the beef with kor moo yang, and you'll be good to go!

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  1. Angela says

    June 30, 2020 at 10:34 pm

    5 stars
    I haven’t had pork neck before that I know of. I am excited to try it though. I love all the flavors in this dish. It is sure to be a hit at my house!

    Reply
    • Nart says

      July 08, 2020 at 11:51 am

      You’re gonna love it!

      Reply
  2. Alisa Infanti says

    June 30, 2020 at 10:29 pm

    5 stars
    I had this while in Thailand and was excited to try this recipe out. We have an Asian Food Market near home so I had no trouble finding all the ingredients. What a treat!

    Reply
    • Nart says

      July 08, 2020 at 11:52 am

      Lucky you! I’m so glad you liked it!

      Reply
  3. Sharon says

    June 30, 2020 at 10:26 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve been looking for some unique grilling recipes to try this summer and this Thai pork recipe is going straight on my ‘must try ASAP’ list!

    Reply
    • Nart says

      July 08, 2020 at 12:19 pm

      That’s so sweet of you! If you try this, let me know how it went 🙂

      Reply
  4. Pavani says

    June 20, 2020 at 9:50 pm

    5 stars
    Grilled pork neck looks delicious, though i don’t eat pork. I will try this recipe with chicken instead of pork.Your pics are awesome.

    Reply
    • Nart says

      June 24, 2020 at 1:06 pm

      Thanks so much. Chicken works great as well 🙂

      Reply
  5. Beth says

    June 16, 2020 at 9:48 am

    5 stars
    I love how simple this looks, but my son doesn’t eat pork. Would you think beef or chicken would be the next choice in this recipe?

    Reply
    • Nart says

      June 23, 2020 at 2:41 pm

      Definitely! You can use the same marinade with beef and chicken 🙂

      Reply
  6. Jere Cassidy says

    June 15, 2020 at 9:55 pm

    5 stars
    I am pinning this recipe now because I know I have to make this dish. I love how easy it is to make but the sauce sounds incredible.

    Reply
    • Nart says

      June 23, 2020 at 2:38 pm

      Thank you so much Jere! <3<3<3

      Reply
  7. Sisley White says

    June 15, 2020 at 7:34 pm

    I can’t wait to make this. I love Thai flavours and always on the hunt for trying new things with their iconic flavours.

    Reply
    • Nart says

      June 23, 2020 at 2:38 pm

      I hope you do try and enjoy this!

      Reply
  8. Toni says

    June 15, 2020 at 7:33 pm

    5 stars
    My whole family loved it!! Such a flavorful meal!

    Reply
    • Nart says

      June 23, 2020 at 2:38 pm

      Thank you- so happy to hear that!

      Reply
  9. kim says

    June 15, 2020 at 7:08 pm

    5 stars
    Yum! Loved this recipe! It was easy and so tasty! Will definitely be making again!

    Reply
    • Nart says

      June 23, 2020 at 2:37 pm

      Thank you so much! Glad to hear that!

      Reply
  10. Danielle Wolter says

    June 15, 2020 at 5:49 pm

    5 stars
    This is my kind of dish! I’ve had it a Thai restaurants before, but would love to make it myself. Can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
    • Nart says

      June 23, 2020 at 2:37 pm

      Awesome! Please enjoy!

      Reply
  11. Mahy says

    June 15, 2020 at 5:18 pm

    5 stars
    This is a great example of a recipe that is easy to follow and yet producing incredible results. Five stars!

    Reply
    • Nart says

      June 23, 2020 at 2:37 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  12. Genevieve says

    May 17, 2020 at 4:06 pm

    5 stars
    This pork recipe looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Nart says

      June 01, 2020 at 7:49 am

      Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  13. Jacqueline Debono says

    May 17, 2020 at 1:39 pm

    5 stars
    This Thai pork neck looks delicious. On my to make list for next week!

    Reply
    • Nart says

      June 01, 2020 at 7:49 am

      Thank you! Hope you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  14. Michelle says

    May 17, 2020 at 8:24 am

    Can I do this recipe in the smoker, instead of the oven?

    Reply
    • Nart says

      June 01, 2020 at 7:54 am

      Absolutely 🙂

      Reply
  15. AJ says

    May 17, 2020 at 1:14 am

    5 stars
    Your recipes are always detailed and well explained

    Reply
    • Nart says

      June 01, 2020 at 7:55 am

      Thanks so much, Alpa!

      Reply
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