Lemongrass Pork Chops

Submitted by PalatablePastime

"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: 3hrs 14mins
• Ingredients: 9
• 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.

Reviews

[jtoepfert100]

This is an excellent pork marinade! I made the recipe exactly as is and the flavor is wonderful, although I might add a bit more spice (perhaps use chili sesame oil) next time for my own preferences. The cilantro garnish is a must ( I just sprinkled some chopped up cilantro on top)- it really complements the other flavors.