Vietnamese Lemongrass Pork Chops (Sườn Nướng) 🥢🔥 If you’ve ever ordered Vietnamese lemongrass pork chops at a restaurant and wondered why they’re so juicy, smoky and packed with flavour, here’s how to make them at home. Ingredients (12 pork chops) * 12 pork chops, pounded to about ½-inch thick * 6-8 tbsp frozen minced lemongrass * 10 cloves garlic, minced * 3 shallots, finely minced * 6 tbsp fish sauce * 5 tbsp oyster sauce * 4 tbsp light soy sauce * 6 tbsp brown sugar * 3 tbsp maple syrup (or honey) * 5 tbsp neutral oil * ¼ cup water * 2 tsp chicken bouillon powder * 1 tsp white pepper * ½ tsp black pepper * 1 tsp baking soda * 2 tbsp cornstarch * 1 tsp MSG (optional) Scallion Oil * 4 green onions, finely chopped * 3 tbsp neutral oil * Pinch of salt Instructions 1. Cover each pork chop with parchment paper and pound to an even ½-inch thickness. This keeps your kitchen cleaner and helps the pork cook evenly. 2. Mix together all of the marinade ingredients until the sugar has dissolved. Add the pork and massage well for 2-3 minutes. Cover and marinate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. 3. Remove the pork from the fridge 20-30 minutes before grilling. 4. Preheat your grill to medium-high (about 425°F). Shake off any large pieces of lemongrass and grill for about 3-4 minutes on the first side and 2-3 minutes on the second until beautifully caramelized. 5. Mix the scallions, oil and salt, then microwave for 30-45 seconds (or warm gently in a pan). Brush over the hot pork while it rests. Tips 💡 • Frozen minced lemongrass works beautifully and saves so much prep. • Baking soda helps tenderize the pork without changing the flavour. • Cornstarch helps the marinade cling to the meat and gives you that glossy restaurant-style finish. • Medium-high heat is key. The sugar caramelizes beautifully while the pork stays juicy. Serve with steamed jasmine rice, bún noodles, or bánh hỏi (like I did in this video!), plus fresh lettuce, cucumber, pickled carrots and daikon, herbs, and a side of nước chấm for the full Vietnamese experience. ❤️ ** Sorry all - had to repost! Last one was cut off for some reason 🥹☹️ #lemongrasspork #vietnamesefood #vietnameserecipe #vietnamese #mealprep - @itsangusnguyen