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Grilled pork chop with rice and side of vegetables.

Vietnamese pork chop Recipe (Lemongrass Pork Chops)

Kaylie
These Vietnamese pork chops are juicy and savory with a delicious sweet and salty, citrusy lemongrass marinade. It’s topped off on the grill for a beautiful smoky char.
5 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
marinade time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Course lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Vietnamese
Servings 4 pork chops
Calories 331 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pork chops Use ½ to ¾ inch thick bone-in pork chops.  Thinner cuts are fine too.
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • ½ cup lemongrass, chopped about 2 stalks
  • 1 medium shallot, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup oyster sauce
  • 3 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoon fish sauce

Instructions
 

  • Place the pork chops into a resealable bag.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, lemongrass, shallot, garlic, fish sauce, oyster sauce, and brown sugar.
  • Pour the marinade over the pork chops in the plastic bag, making sure it evenly coats each piece of meat.
  • Seal and place the bag in a large bowl in the refrigerator overnight.
  • To grill, preheat the grill to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, on medium high heat. Grill for about 6 minutes on each side (see notes below for grill time for thicker cuts).

Notes

*Nutritional facts provided are only an estimate, accuracy is not guaranteed.
  • To get nice charred grill marks and better caramelization, make sure to preheat your grill to at least 400 Fahrenheit, and shake off the excess marinade before placing the chops on the grill. Only turn once. 
  • A ½” thick chop takes about 5 minutes per side to reach medium doneness. A ¾” thick chop takes about 6 minutes per side. And for a 1” thick chop, cook for  about 7 to 8 minutes per side.
  • The pork chops should reach at least 145 Fahrenheit in the thickest part, which will be cooked medium.
  • You can also use this lemongrass marinade for delicious grilled chicken.

Nutrition

Serving: 4pork chopsCalories: 331kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 1524mgPotassium: 646mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 2mg
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