Vietnamese-Style Grilled Pork Chops

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Vietnamese-Style Grilled Pork Chops.

1. Step 1

   Start by grabbing a mixing bowl and whisk together the brown sugar, honey, fish sauce, 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, minced ginger, Chinese five-spice powder, sesame oil, minced shallot, minced garlic, chopped onion, chopped lemongrass, salt, and black pepper until everything is beautifully blended.

2. Step 2

   Once your marinade is ready, pour it into a resealable plastic bag.

3. Step 3

   Add the pork chops, making sure they’re thoroughly coated in that delicious marinade.

4. Step 4

   Squeeze out any extra air, seal the bag tight, and pop it in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 8 hours—this is where the magic happens as the flavors infuse into the meat.

5. Step 5

   When you’re ready to cook, heat 1/4 cup of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, or if you prefer the great outdoors, preheat your grill to medium-high and give the grate a light oiling.

6. Step 6

   Now, it’s time to cook those pork chops! Sear them for about 4 minutes on each side, or until they’re no longer pink in the center and boast a lovely golden-brown color.

7. Step 7

   The aroma will be irresistible, and you’ll be left with perfectly juicy pork chops that are sure to impress! Enjoy your culinary creation!.