Vietnamese Grilled Lemongrass Pork Chop (Thit Heo Nuong Xa) Recipe

Name: Vietnamese Grilled Lemongrass Pork Chop (Thit Heo Nuong Xa)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pork chops, bone-in, about 1 inch thick; 3 tablespoons sugar; 3 tablespoons garlic; 3 tablespoons shallots; 2 stalks lemongrass, trimmed and roughly chopped; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 1/2 tablespoons dark soy sauce; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 tablespoons olive oil; salt; fresh cilantro, chopped (garnishment)

Servings: persons

4 pork chops, bone-in, about 1 inch thick
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons garlic
3 tablespoons shallots
2 stalks lemongrass, trimmed and roughly chopped
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt
fresh cilantro, chopped (garnishment)

1
Using a mini food processor, pulse the sugar, garlic, shallot and lemongrass to a mince-like texture. Add the pepper, soy sauce, fish sauce and oil; process to combine well.
2
Place the pork chops in a large zip-lock bag and pour the marinade to coat. Massage the marinade around to coat the pork chops evenly. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, up to 24 hours. Allow the pork chops to rest at room temperature, about 30-45 minutes, before grilling. Season with salt the chops.
3
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the pork chops over direct high heat, with the lid closed for about 4 minutes. Flip the chops and cook for an additional and cook for an additional 4 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 150 degrees F. Remove from the grill, and let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro.
4
Serve over steamed white rice and nuoc cham dipping sauce.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 pork chops, bone-in, about 1 inch thick, 3 tablespoons sugar, 3 tablespoons garlic, 3 tablespoons shallots, and more.

Yes, Vietnamese Grilled Lemongrass Pork Chop (Thit Heo Nuong Xa) 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.

Vietnamese Grilled Lemongrass Pork Chop (Thit Heo Nuong Xa)

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