Suon Nuong (Vietnamese Pork Chops) Recipe

Name: Suon Nuong (Vietnamese Pork Chops)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/3 cup shallot, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup lemongrass, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce; 2 tablespoons nuoc nam; 1 tablespoon ground black pepper; 8 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 lb pork chop, pounded thin (cut 1/4 inch thick); 6 cups cooked white rice; nuoc cham sauce, for serving (Vietnamese chili-garlic sauce)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons sugar
1/3 cup shallot, thinly sliced
1/4 cup lemongrass, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons peanut oil
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
2 tablespoons nuoc nam
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
8 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 lb pork chop, pounded thin (cut 1/4 inch thick)
6 cups cooked white rice
nuoc cham sauce, for serving (Vietnamese chili-garlic sauce)

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["Heat 1/2 cup of sugar in a 1-qt heavy bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat, swirling pan often, until sugar dissolves and turns to liquid caramel.", "Remove from heat; add 1/4 cup boiling water. Return pan to heat; cook, swirling pan gently, until caramel dissolves in water.", "Remove from heat and let cool.", "Transfer to a food processor along with remaining sugar, shallots, lemongrass, oil, soy sauce, fish sauce, pepper, and garlic; puree until smooth.", "Place pork chops in a 9"" x 13"" baking dish and pour over puree; cover with plastic wrap and chill overnight.", "Heat a 12"" cast-iron grill pan over high heat. Working in batches, add chops; cook, turning once, until charred in spots and cooked through, about 2 minutes. Serve immediately with rice and chili-garlic sauce."]

1749

kcal

Calories

Fat

321

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/3 cup shallot, thinly sliced, 1/4 cup lemongrass, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Suon Nuong (Vietnamese Pork Chops) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Suon Nuong (Vietnamese Pork Chops)

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