Grilled Lemongrass Pork Chops / Suon Nuong Xa
Make juicy and flavorful Grilled Lemongrass Pork Chops (Suon Nuong Xa) with this easy recipe. Marinated with a simple homemade sauce, these lemongrass infused pork chops are fragrant, savory and delicately sweet. Lemongrass adds amazing freshness and flavor to pork chops. The homemade marinade is really easy to make with just a few fresh ingredients and pantry staples. If you're looking for a flavorful dish to enjoy at summer barbecues and cook-outs, this is the recipe to try!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 12 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 4 (1/2 inch thick) pork chops (, approximately 1 1/2 - 2 lbs total weight)
- 1 Tbsp salt (, for cleaning the pork)
- 1 Tbsp white vinegar (, for cleaning the pork)
- 1 stalk lemongrass
- 1 shallot (, peeled)
- 2 garlic cloves (, peeled)
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp fish sauce
- 2 Tbsp honey (, divided)
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Transfer the pork chops to a medium baking sheet or large plate. On each side of meat, sprinkle 1/2 Tbsp salt and drizzle 1/2 Tbsp white vinegar. Gently rub the mixture onto the pork. Rinse each pork chop under cold running water. Pat the meat dry using paper towels. Transfer the pork to a large dish.
- 2
Cut off a section of lemongrass approximately 6-7 inches in length. Coarsely chop the lemongrass. Cut the peeled shallot into chunks. Cut the peeled garlic cloves in half.
- 3
Transfer the shallots, garlic and lemongrass into a small food processor. Pulse for a few seconds until minced.
- 4
Add the soy sauce, fish sauce, 1 Tbsp honey, sesame oil and ground black pepper into the food processor. Pulse the marinade ingredients until well combined.
- 5
Coat both sides of the pork chops with the marinade and rub onto the meat.
- 6
Let the pork chops marinate for at least 1 hour. For the best flavor, marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
- 7
Heat the grill making sure it's hot. Transfer the pork chops onto the grill and cook until they reach an internal temperature of 145 F (63 C), approximately 5-6 minutes per side.
- 8
Brush the remaining 1 Tbsp honey on the cooked pork chops. Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
- 9
Top the Grilled Lemongrass Pork Chops with scallion oil.
- 10
Refrigerate any remaining portions for 3-4 days. Freeze for up to 2 months.