Lemongrass Pork Chops

Pork and Asian food seem to go hand in hand. This is a great recipe with lots of Asian flavor. Great on the grill.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 14 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  cloves garlic, minced
• 2  tablespoons brown sugar
• 1  teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 2  stalks lemongrass, white part only,sliced very thin
• 2  tablespoons fish sauce
• 1  teaspoon  dark sesame oil
• 1  tablespoon rice wine
• 4  center-cut pork chops (3/4-inch thick)
• 4 -6  sprigs cilantro (for garnish)

Directions

1. In a small bowl, mash garlic with sugar and pepper.
2. Add the sliced lemongrass, fish sauce, sesame oil, and wine, mixing thoroughly.
3. Place chops in marinade and refrigerate for 3-6 hours.
4. Remove chops from refrigerator, discard marinade, pat chops dry, and bring up to room temp before cooking.
5. Prepare grill, if using.
6. Grill or broil 5-7 minutes per side, or until done to your liking.
7. Garnish with cilantro before serving.