Vietnamese-Style Pork Chops

1. 1

   Combine the first 4 ingredients in a bowl; whisk to blend.

2. 2

   Add the juice of one of the limes and lots of pepperabout a teaspoon.

3. 3

   Marinate the pork in this mixture while you preheat a grill or broiler to moderately hot; put the grill rack about 4 inches from the heat source.

4. 4

   Grill or broil the pork, spooning the marinade over it as it cooks, until done, about 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Turn only once, so that each side browns nicely.

6. 6

   Serve with the remaining lime, garnished with the optional herb.

7. 7

   Turn this dish into a full meal by pairing it with a simple, Vietnamese-inspired cabbage salad.

8. 8

   Finely slice some cabbage, toss it with a few pinches of salt, and let it sit in a colander while the pork steaks marinate and grill.

9. 9

   While the grilled meat is resting, toss the cabbage with lime juice (start with 1 lime and work up from there), a goodly amount of whatever herb youre serving the pork with, finely chopped, and a healthy, heady dose of freshly ground black pepper.

10. 10

    Top the cabbage salad with the pork and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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