Vietnames Pork Chops

Ingredients 

For the Pork Chops

• 4 thin bone-in pork chops about ¼-inch thick
• 2.5 tablespoon minced lemongrass
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 2 teaspoon onion powder
• 3 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
• 2 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1.5 tablespoon honey
• 1.5 tablespoon granulated sugar
• ½ lime juiced

Vietnamese Dipping Sauce (Nuoc Cham)

• ¼ cup fish sauce (I used less due to salt content)
• ⅓ cup water
• 3 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoon lime juice
• 2 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
• 1 red bird’s eye chili Thai chili, minced (I used a few squirts of Thai chili sauce)
• 1 clove garlic minced

Instructions

1. Use the blunt side of the knife (back of the knife) to gently pound and tenderize the pork chops. Then, cut small slits on along the edges of the pork chop to prevent curling when cooking

2. In a large bowl, add pork chops, lemongrass, garlic, onion powder, fish sauce, dark soy sauce, regular soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, sugar, and lime juice. Mix well to coat evenly. Cover and marinate for at least 30 mins up to overnight preferred.

3. While pork chops are marinating, make the Vietnamese dipping sauce by combining fish sauce, water, sugar, lime juice, rice vinegar, Thai chili, and garlic in a jar. Mix well to combine. Set aside.

4. Preheat air fryer to 425F. Add pork chops in a single layer without overcrowding (cook in batches if needed). Air fry for 12-14 minutes depending on thickness.

See below notes for alternate cooking methods.

5. Plate the pork chops with steamed rice, fresh or pickled veggies on the side, and a fried egg on top. Serve with the dipping sauce and enjoy!

Notes

Alternate Cooking Methods:

Grill or pan-fry the pork chops for about 3-5 minutes per side, ensuring they reach an internal temperature of 145F (63 C)

Nutrition

Calories: 642kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 65g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 180mg | Sodium: 6285mg | Potassium: 1367mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 52IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 3mg

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