Vietnamese Pork Chops (Sườn Nướng)

This Vietnamese pork chop recipe yields the most tender and juicy pork chops! These lemongrass pork chops are deeply marinated in rich aromatics and umami seasonings, and they're too mouthwatering to resist.

Course Lunch & Dinner Recipes, Main Course

Cuisine Vietnamese

Keyword lemongrass pork, lemongrass pork chops, Vietnamese grilled pork chop, Vietnamese pork chop recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Marinate Time 3

Total Time 3 15

Servings servings

Calories 280kcal

Author Megan

Equipment

Ingredients

Pork Marinade

2 lb pork chop pounded
1 shallot finely minced
5 cloves garlic finely minced
1 lemon grass pounded and finely minced
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 tbsp Maagi or soy sauce
¼ tsp salt
½ tsp five spice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp sambal oelek

Serve

Jasmine rice
Fried Egg
Tomato
Cucumber
Lettuce
Nuoc Cham Vietnamese Dipping Sauce

Instructions

Marinate the pork chop. In a large bowl, mix the pork chop with the marinade ingredients. Cover or transfer to a large ziplock bag, then marinate for at least 3 hours or overnight for best results.
Bring the pork chop to room temperature. Take the lemongrass pork chops out of the refrigerator for 30 minutes before cooking.
Option 1: Cast iron. Heat an oiled cast-iron skillet on medium-high until hot. Add the pork chops 1 or 2 at a time. Be careful not to crowd the meat. Cook on one side for about 3 minutes until golden brown. Then flip and sear about 1-2 more minutes until browned. The pork is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 145 F. (Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the cut.)
Option 2 Bake: Preheat the oven to 375 F. Place the pork chop about 1-2 inches apart on a wire rack over a lined baking sheet. Bake for 5-7 minutes. Then flip the pork chop, brush on the marinade, and cook for another 7 minutes. Then increase the heat to broil and cook until the pork chop browns on each side and reaches an internal temperature of 145 F.
Option 3 Grill: heat the grill on medium and cook for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through until charred and cooked through.
Serve. Let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes before serving with rice, cucumber, tomato, lettuce, nuoc cham and a fried egg! Enjoy!

Notes

See the Expert Tips section for more guidance.

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