Vietnamese lemongrass pork chops
Directions
- 1Prep the lemongrass: remove the tough bottom part and the very top. Tenderize the middle section using a mallet or the back of a knife.
- 2Cut off both ends of the tenderized lemongrass.
- 3Remove the tough outer layers of the lemongrass, keeping only the inside fibrous part.
- 4Chop the inside fibers of the lemongrass into tiny little pieces.
- 5Place the pork chops in a big bowl.
- 6Add the prepared lemongrass to the bowl with the pork chops.
- 7Add garlic paste (or minced garlic) to the bowl.
- 8Add coarse black pepper to the bowl.
- 9Add oyster sauce to the bowl.
- 10Add fish sauce to the bowl.
- 11Add light soy sauce to the bowl.
- 12Add brown sugar to the bowl to balance the savory flavors.
- 13Add some oil (any kind) to the bowl.
- 14Mix all ingredients thoroughly, ensuring the pork chops are nicely coated.
- 15Marinate the pork chops in the fridge for at least a couple of hours, or preferably overnight/the night before.
- 16Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
- 17Place the marinated pork chops in the air fryer and cook for about 10 minutes.
- 18Ensure the internal temperature of the pork chops reaches at least 145°F.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs pork chops
- 2 Tbsp any oil
- 3.5 Tbsp chopped lemongrass
- 3 cloves garlic-grated
- 2 Tbsp fish sauce
- 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 Tbsp light soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp black pepper
Equipment
malletknifebig bowlair fryer
Tips
- If you buy a bunch of lemongrass at once, you can prep it and freeze it for future use.
- Marinate the pork chops for at least a couple of hours, preferably overnight or the night before, for best results.
- Cook until the internal temperature reaches at least 145 Fahrenheit.
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