The Ultimate Vietnamese BBQ Pork Chop Recipe!

pork chops

🥗Healthier: chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken is leaner, while pork shoulder is more economical.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Soy sauce provides similar umami flavor.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola is often less expensive.

Combine fish sauce, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, palm sugar, minced garlic, chopped lemongrass, five spice, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.

Mix well until sugar dissolves completely.

Add pork chops to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

Remove pork chops from marinade and let excess drip off.

Brush grill grates with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.

Place pork chops on the grill and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, until charred and cooked through.

Baste with leftover marinade during cooking for extra flavor.

Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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