Vietnamese Pork Chops - Suon Nuong

Delicious grilled or pan-seared delectable, sweet and savory pork chops that are restaurant worthy. They are perfect for any weeknight dinner and ready under just a few minutes on the grill.

📝 Ingredients

• 3 pounds of pork shoulder
• 3 large shallots, minced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 stalk of lemongrass, minced
• 1 tablespoon of MSG (optional)
• 1 tablespoon of palm sugar
• 2 tablespoon of brown sugar
• 1/2 tablespoon of salt
• 2 tablespoon of fish sauce

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In a food processor, finely mince the shallots,...: In a food processor, finely mince the shallots, garlic, and lemongrass together.
2. 2Add the mixture into a large bowl or...: Add the mixture into a large bowl or Ziploc bag. Add in palm sugar, brown sugar, salt, and fish sauce.
3. 3Under cold running water, rinse pork chops to...: Under cold running water, rinse pork chops to get rid of any debris. Using a paper towel, pat dry the pork chops.
4. 4Add the bone-in pork chops into the mixture....: Add the bone-in pork chops into the mixture. Let it marinade for at least 6 hours in the fridge.
5. 5Remove the pork chops from the bowl or...: Remove the pork chops from the bowl or bag. Discard the extra marinade liquid. Allow the pork chops to come to room temperature.
6. 6Grill or pan fry with vegetable oil the...: Grill or pan fry with vegetable oil the pork chops until the thickest part of the pork chop reads 140°F - 145°F.
7. 7Remove the pork chops from the heat and...: Remove the pork chops from the heat and onto a plate. Quickly cover with aluminium foil to trap the heat and allow the pork chops to continue cooking. Let rest for 5 minutes prior to serving with a bowl of rice and vegetables.