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Best Vietnamese Lemongrass Pork Chops (Sườn Nướng)

Vietnamese Grilled Lemongrass Pork Chops (Sườn Nướng) are the heart and soul of the popular Vietnamese dish Cơm Tấm (Broken Rice plate). With many tips I learned from a lunch lady who has been cooking and selling cơm tấm for 30 years in Saigon, you can easily whip up this recipe and enjoy the truly authentic flavor at home.

Prep Time
3 hrs
Cook Time
mins
Servings: 2 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vietnamese

Ingredients

Marinade sauce:
  • 0.8 lb pork chops (350g)
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp Vietnamese Sate Sauce (or 1 tbsp finely minced lemongrass + 2 tbsp annatto oil)
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp Vietnamese five-spice powder
  • 4 tbsp full-cream milk
Condiments:
  • Vietnamese scallion oil
  • Vietnamese dipping fish sauce
  • Vietnamese pickled carrots and daikon

Instructions

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  1. Start by preparing the pork chops. Snip the edges of the pork chops. Make about 3-5 cuts per chop, 1 inch (2.5cm) deep each. It helps the pork chops remain flat while grilling or pan-frying. Then pound them to tenderize.
  2. In a bowl, combine all the marinade ingredients.
  3. Place the pork chops in a bowl or sealable bag and pour the marinade over them, making sure they are evenly coated. Let them marinate for at least 3 hours or overnight for the best flavor.
  4. Before cooking, let the pork chops rest at room temperature for about 20 minutes.
  5. Pan-fry: Heat a pan over medium-low heat. Pan-fry each side of the pork chop for about 3-4 minutes, adjusting the cooking time according to the thickness of the chops (0.4 inches/1 cm).
  6. Grill (the traditional method, yielding the best results): Heat your grill to medium-high heat. Place the pork chops on the grill and cook them for 5-6 minutes on each side. Cooking time can vary based on the thickness of your chops.
  7. Cook with Air-fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (180°C). Place the marinated pork chops in the air fryer basket and air fry them for 10 minutes. Then, flip the pork chops, increase the temperature to 390°F (200°C), and cook the pork for an additional 5-7 minutes
  8. Serve the pork chops alongside steame rice, scallion oil, dipping fish sauce, and pickled veggies.