Vietnamese Lemongrass Pork Chops | Thit Heo Nuong

pork chops

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken breast is leaner, while pork shoulder is more affordable.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is lower in calories, and salt is a cost-effective alternative.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil has healthier fats, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

Make lemongrass puree by blending 2 tender cores of lemongrass, 1 small shallot, 4 chopped garlic cloves, 2 tbsp. vegetable oil, and 1/3 cup sugar until smooth.

In a mixing bowl, combine 1½ tsp. ground white pepper, a pinch of salt, ¼ cup fish sauce, and about ¼ cup of the lemongrass puree to create the marinade.

Marinate the 2 lbs pork chops in the marinade for at least 30 minutes.

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

Remove pork chops from marinade and let excess drip off.

Grill pork chops for 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through and slightly charred.

Check internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).

Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes.

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