Description
Savory and tender grilled pork chops marinated in traditional Vietnamese flavors.
Ingredients
- Pork Chops (Bone-in or Boneless, at least 1 inch thick)
- Fish Sauce
- Brown Sugar
- Garlic (Minced)
- Shallots (Minced)
- Black Pepper
- Lemon Juice
- Sesame Oil
- Fresh Cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate the Pork Chops: Combine fish sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, minced shallots, black pepper, lemon juice, and sesame oil. Whisk until smooth and the sugar is dissolved. Place pork chops in a resealable bag, pour marinade, seal, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Prepare Your Grill: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F/204°C).
- Grill the Pork Chops: Remove pork chops from marinade and let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes. Grill pork chops for 6-7 minutes on one side.
- Flip and Finish Cooking: Flip chops and grill for another 4-6 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Rest Before Serving: Let the pork chops rest for about 5 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with steamed jasmine rice and pickled vegetables.
Notes
For a spicier kick, consider adding a touch of ground chili to the marinade. Ensure to marinate for maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chop
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: grilled pork chops, Vietnamese cuisine, Sườn Nướng, savory marinade
