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Vietnamese Grilled Lemongrass Pork Chops

Vietnamese Grilled Lemongrass Pork Chops

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Ingredients

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Nuoc cham dip (optional)

Directions

  • In a bowl combine lemongrass, garlic, shallots, brown sugar, fish sauce, and soy sauce. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
  • Place pork chops in a gallon-sized resealable bag. Pour over with lemongrass marinade. Refrigerate for at least an hour, preferably overnight.
  • For nuoc cham dip if making, combine hot water, fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, and garlic. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Add carrots and bird chilis if using. Set aside.
  • Preheat grill to 350-400°F.
  • Remove pork chops from marinade, making sure to remove as much marinade as possible. Discard remaining marinade. Grill chops until well charred and internal temperature reaches 145°F, about 3-5 minutes per side. Remove from grill and rest 5-10 minutes.
  • Serve hot with rice, cucumber, and nuoc cham if desired.

*Whole muscle pork cuts are safe to eat when cooked to 145 degrees and allowed to rest for 3 minutes.

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