Vietnamese lemongrass pork chops

10m
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. 2Cut off both ends of the tenderized lemongrass.
  3. 3Remove the tough outer layers of the lemongrass, keeping only the inside fibrous part.
  4. 4Chop the inside fibers of the lemongrass into tiny little pieces.
  5. 5Place the pork chops in a big bowl.
  6. 6Add the prepared lemongrass to the bowl with the pork chops.
  7. 7Add garlic paste (or minced garlic) to the bowl.
  8. 8Add coarse black pepper to the bowl.
  9. 9Add oyster sauce to the bowl.
  10. 10Add fish sauce to the bowl.
  11. 11Add light soy sauce to the bowl.
  12. 12Add brown sugar to the bowl to balance the savory flavors.
  13. 13Add some oil (any kind) to the bowl.
  14. 14Mix all ingredients thoroughly, ensuring the pork chops are nicely coated.
  15. 15Marinate the pork chops in the fridge for at least a couple of hours, or preferably overnight/the night before.
  16. 16Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
  17. 17Place the marinated pork chops in the air fryer and cook for about 10 minutes.
  18. 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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