Vietnamese lemongrass pork chops

10 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 2Prep the lemongrass: remove the tough bottom part and the very top. Tenderize the middle section using a mallet or the back of a knife.
  3. 3Prep the lemongrass: remove the tough bottom part and the very top. Tenderize the middle section using a mallet or the back of a knife.
  4. 4Cut off both ends of the tenderized lemongrass.
  5. 5Cut off both ends of the tenderized lemongrass.
  6. 6Cut off both ends of the tenderized lemongrass.
  7. 7Remove the tough outer layers of the lemongrass, keeping only the inside fibrous part.
  8. 8Remove the tough outer layers of the lemongrass, keeping only the inside fibrous part.
  9. 9Remove the tough outer layers of the lemongrass, keeping only the inside fibrous part.
  10. 10Chop the inside fibers of the lemongrass into tiny little pieces.
  11. 11Chop the inside fibers of the lemongrass into tiny little pieces.
  12. 12Chop the inside fibers of the lemongrass into tiny little pieces.
  13. 13Place the pork chops in a big bowl.
  14. 14Place the pork chops in a big bowl.
  15. 15Place the pork chops in a big bowl.
  16. 16Add the prepared lemongrass to the bowl with the pork chops.
  17. 17Add the prepared lemongrass to the bowl with the pork chops.
  18. 18Add the prepared lemongrass to the bowl with the pork chops.
  19. 19Add garlic paste (or minced garlic) to the bowl.
  20. 20Add garlic paste (or minced garlic) to the bowl.
  21. 21Add garlic paste (or minced garlic) to the bowl.
  22. 22Add coarse black pepper to the bowl.
  23. 23Add coarse black pepper to the bowl.
  24. 24Add coarse black pepper to the bowl.
  25. 25Add oyster sauce to the bowl.
  26. 26Add oyster sauce to the bowl.
  27. 27Add oyster sauce to the bowl.
  28. 28Add fish sauce to the bowl.
  29. 29Add fish sauce to the bowl.
  30. 30Add fish sauce to the bowl.
  31. 31Add light soy sauce to the bowl.
  32. 32Add light soy sauce to the bowl.
  33. 33Add light soy sauce to the bowl.
  34. 34Add brown sugar to the bowl to balance the savory flavors.
  35. 35Add brown sugar to the bowl to balance the savory flavors.
  36. 36Add brown sugar to the bowl to balance the savory flavors.
  37. 37Add some oil (any kind) to the bowl.
  38. 38Add some oil (any kind) to the bowl.
  39. 39Add some oil (any kind) to the bowl.
  40. 40Mix all ingredients thoroughly, ensuring the pork chops are nicely coated.
  41. 41Mix all ingredients thoroughly, ensuring the pork chops are nicely coated.
  42. 42Mix all ingredients thoroughly, ensuring the pork chops are nicely coated.
  43. 43Marinate the pork chops in the fridge for at least a couple of hours, or preferably overnight/the night before.
  44. 44Marinate the pork chops in the fridge for at least a couple of hours, or preferably overnight/the night before.
  45. 45Marinate the pork chops in the fridge for at least a couple of hours, or preferably overnight/the night before.
  46. 46Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
  47. 47Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
  48. 48Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
  49. 49Place the marinated pork chops in the air fryer and cook for about 10 minutes.
  50. 50Place the marinated pork chops in the air fryer and cook for about 10 minutes.
  51. 51Place the marinated pork chops in the air fryer and cook for about 10 minutes.
  52. 52Ensure the internal temperature of the pork chops reaches at least 145°F.
  53. 53Ensure the internal temperature of the pork chops reaches at least 145°F.
  54. 54Ensure the internal temperature of the pork chops reaches at least 145°F.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs pork chops
  • 2 lbs pork chops
  • 2 lbs pork chops
  • 2 Tbsp any oil
  • 2 Tbsp any oil
  • 2 Tbsp any oil
  • 3.5 Tbsp chopped lemongrass
  • 3.5 Tbsp chopped lemongrass
  • 3.5 Tbsp chopped lemongrass
  • 3 cloves garlic-grated
  • 3 cloves garlic-grated
  • 3 cloves garlic-grated
  • 2 Tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 Tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 Tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 Tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp light soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 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.