Sườn Nướng (Vietnamese Grilled Pork Chops)

Sườn Nướng are Vietnamese Grilled Pork Chops that'll take any BBQ to the next level. The meat's marinated in aromatics then grilled until sizzling!

📝 Ingredients

• 1 kg / 2.2 lb pork chops
• 2 red shallots ((finely chopped))
• 3 cloves garlic ((finely chopped))
• 1 stalk lemongrass ((finely chopped))
• 1 tsp five spice powder
• 2 tsp brown sugar ((or to taste))
• 1/2 tsp salt ((or to taste))
• 2 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp fish sauce
• 1 tsp light soy sauce
• 2 tsp cooking oil
• 4 tsp light soy sauce ((or to taste))
• 4 tsp oyster sauce
• 2 tsp pepper
• 4 tsp honey ((or to taste))

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).
2. 2Meanwhile, mix together the lemongrass, red shallots, garlic, five spice powder, chicken bouillon powder, sugar, salt, pepper, oyster sauce, light soy sauce, fish sauce and oil.
3. 3Smear the sauce over the pork chops, rubbing it in well to cover all the meat.
4. 4Marinate for a minimum of 20 minutes.
5. 5After the 20 minutes, place the marinated pork chops on a grill rack with the drip tray underneath.Pro Tip: If the chops were in the fridge while marinating, take them out 20 minutes prior to cooking to reach room temperature again, otherwise they will be tough when cooked.
6. 6Cook the pork in the oven for 5 minutes, then flip and cook for another 5 minutes.
7. 7Brush the glaze over the cooking meat and grill for 2 minutes before repeating on the other side.
8. 8Let the Sườn Nướng turn golden brown then serve with rice or enjoy as is!