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Vietnamese Pork Chop

By:Nagi
Published:13 Aug '14Updated:10 Mar '19
24 Comments
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Bring the real flavours of Vietnam into your own backyard with these Vietnamese Pork Chops infused with a simple but incredibly flavourful lemongrass marinade, then seared to perfection on the BBQ.  

Vietnamese pork chop on a wooden board with papaya salad

When I entertain for large groups, I inevitably do a BBQ because it’s an easy way to feed a lot of people. And also the men always take control of the grill which means I can sit back and sip champagne with the girls – as old school as that sounds, my friends and I don’t complain! 😂

Asian grills are my favourite. If you’ve ever been to any part of Asia, you’ll know that some of the best street food is cooked over charcoal, whether it be Yakitori (chicken skewers) in Japan, Satay Chicken and Suckling Pig in Bali or Gai Yang (Marinated Chicken) in Thailand.

And this Vietnamese Pork Chop is right up there with the best of them. The marinade is classic Vietnamese flavours – a perfect balance of salty, sweet, sour and a mild hit of heat.

An essential ingredient in the marinade is lemongrass, a herb that is at the heart of Vietnamese cuisine. It has lemon tones but an earthiness to it that is not like any other herb I know. It’s very unique and can turn an ordinary dish into something really special. It cannot be substituted with just lemons – in fact, I can’t think of anything that you can substitute it.

This marinade also works very well with beef and chicken, any cut that isn’t too thick so the flavours can infuse into the flesh. Marinate Vietnamese Pork Chops for a minimum of 4 hours, up to 24 hours. It’s a great recipe to add into your BBQ essentials!!

The pork is pictured with my Simple Asian Noodle Salad, a light, refreshing salad that’s fast to make and matches perfectly with this pork chop. Or try this with a side of Asian Slaw with Coconut Rice or a Cilantro Coconut Lime Rice! – Nagi x


Get your Vietnamese fix!

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Vietnamese Pork Chop

Author: Nagi | RecipeTin Eats
Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Total: 15 mins
BBQ, Grilling
Asian, Vietnamese
4.86 from 7 votes
Servings4
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Pork is probably the most widely used meat in Vietnam. This lemongrass marinade is perfect for a pork cutlet to cook on the outdoor grill.

Ingredients

  • 4 pork cutlets , around 250g - 300g (8oz - 10oz) each
  • 1 tbsp vegetable or peanut oil (for cooking)

Marinade

  • 1 tsp chilli sauce (sriracha, chilli paste) or 1 birds eye chilli, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 stalk lemongrass , white part only, bruised them sliced into 1cm/0.5" pieces

Instructions

  • Place the Marinade ingredients in a ziplock bag and massage the bag to mix the ingredients.
  • Add pork to the Marinade and massage the bag to coat all the cutlets with the Marinade.
  • Marinate for at least 4 hours, up to 24 hours.
  • Brush the outdoor grill with oil and heat to medium high (or pan on a stove).
  • Remove pork from the marinade.
  • Place pork on the grill and cook each side for 2 minutes, or until cooked (depends on thickness of the cutlets). Remember that it will continue to cook while resting.
  • Remove pork from the grill onto a plate and cover loosely with foil. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Recipe Notes:

1. I often freeze the meat with the marinade. Then defrost and bring to room temperature before cooking.
2. Nutrition per serving.
Vietnamese Pork Cutlets Nutrition

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 248gCalories: 347cal (17%)Carbohydrates: 29.4g (10%)Protein: 11.2g (22%)Fat: 20.1g (31%)Saturated Fat: 3.8g (24%)Trans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 20mg (7%)Sodium: 1811mg (79%)Potassium: 45mg (1%)Fiber: 2.5g (10%)Sugar: 5.3g (6%)Vitamin C: 0.8mg (1%)Calcium: 30mg (3%)Iron: 1.1mg (6%)
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24 Comments

  1. Jane says

    October 28, 2022 at 12:35 am

    Hi Nagi,
    Can I bake the pork chops at what temp and the duration period?

    Reply
  2. Jewel says

    September 29, 2021 at 1:04 am

    Hi Nagi. Greetings from IL. I am interested to try this Vietnamese porkchop instead of the one with “great marinade”. I am requested to make the green bean casserole as a side. Do you think the flavors will be a ok? Thank you so much!

    Reply
  3. Chels says

    September 26, 2021 at 7:47 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious chop, loved the charred bits. This recipe is a keeper, Thanks Nagi

    Reply
  4. Sherry says

    June 5, 2021 at 10:00 pm

    Picture shows bone in pork chop but directions call for pork cutlets. Which do you recommend?

    Reply
  5. Dziep says

    September 17, 2020 at 1:13 pm

    4 stars
    The pork chops turned out good. I was hoping for a more authentically VNese flavor. Maybe my lime was on the bigger side? The meat turned out a bit tart. A note on a tablespoon-equivalent for the lime would probably help round out the taste of the marinade more accurately.

    Reply
  6. Lynette says

    May 3, 2020 at 11:11 am

    5 stars
    Best ever bbq’d pork chops we had. It was tasty and juicy.

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      May 3, 2020 at 7:24 pm

      Awesome Lynette! N x

      Reply
  7. Penny says

    October 13, 2019 at 6:20 pm

    5 stars
    Great tip about prepreparing the marinade and meat and freezing, I am always looking for tips to prepare ahead, when we entertain I want to also enjoy the day so these tips are appreciated

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      October 14, 2019 at 9:37 am

      Yes I know the feeling all too well!

      Reply
  8. Penny says

    October 13, 2019 at 6:19 pm

    5 stars
    Thanks for the tip about prepreparing the marinade and meat and freezing, I am always looking for tips to prepare ahead, when we entertain I want to also enjoy the day so these tips are appreciated

    Reply
  9. Louise says

    February 28, 2019 at 12:58 am

    I love you, Dozer the beautiful and your recipes

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      February 28, 2019 at 8:43 pm

      Thanks so much Louise!

      Reply
  10. Ewa says

    January 29, 2019 at 12:40 am

    Hey, do you think I can use a dry lemongrass here?

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      January 29, 2019 at 7:06 am

      Hi Ewa, you can – just use 1 tsp of dried. Love to know what you think!

      Reply
  11. Alison says

    January 13, 2019 at 7:40 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you Nagi. Absolutely delicious, was a big hit for the whole family and guests. I dont have lime so i replace with some redwine viniger still taste so good and tender. Will cook again for next party.

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      January 14, 2019 at 7:04 pm

      Yessssss! 🙌

      Reply
  12. Jacqui robertson says

    July 6, 2018 at 8:46 am

    I’ve made marinades in the past with Lemongrass, but I’ve used frozen lemongrass from the Asian Market. It works well when you have all the other ingredients and you don’t want to make a special trip to the market to get fresh lemongrass. I’m wondering the equivalent to one stalk of lemongrass–is it 1 Tbsb? More? Less?

    also is there a particular brand or type of fish sauce you recommend?

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      July 6, 2018 at 5:52 pm

      Hi Jacqui! Personally I would use more – about 1.5 tbsp, just because fresh has a stronger flavour 🙂 I don’t have a specific fish sauce I recommend but I usually get the one with the lime green lid 🙂 It’s sold at Coles, Woolies etc in Australia!

      Reply
  13. katie says

    October 15, 2015 at 2:16 pm

    This recipe sounds amazing but i don’t have a grill. How would you suggest the best way to cook it and how high/long? Baked, stove top grilled? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      October 16, 2015 at 8:47 am

      Hi Katie! You can cook this on the stove in a skillet, medium high for around 2 to 3 minutes on each side for a cutlet around 1.5cm / 2/3″ thick. 🙂 I don’t recommend baking, you won’t get the lovely caramelisation! Hope you love it! The marinade is classic Vietnamese!

      Reply
  14. Lyn says

    October 10, 2015 at 2:00 am

    5 stars
    This was absolutely delicious.!! Loved the asian noodle salad as well. Extra Pork is freezing with marinade. Have a question about freezing with marinades (perfect for me since husband is picky eater and I often make separate meals). For example with Tandoori chicken, do I freeze immediately or do I let flavors marinate overnight before freezing?
    BTW, picky eater husband loved pork recipe:)

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      October 10, 2015 at 6:56 am

      Hi Lyn! that’s a good question. 🙂 I freeze it immediately after I put the meat in marinade because I find that during the time it takes to actually freeze + defrosting time, that’s when the meat actually marinades! Works quite well. 🙂 And it’s convenient too. I’m so glad you enjoyed this Lyn! The marinade is a very classic authentic Vietnamese one. 🙂

      Reply
  15. Kathleen says

    August 14, 2014 at 8:20 am

    We both seem to have Vietnamese food on the brain, lol! 🙂 I love, love, love lemongrass – the taste, the smell, it’s all wonderful! Couple it with that magical animal – the pig, put it on a grill, and you’ve got something really special! This recipe has it all!

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      August 14, 2014 at 4:24 pm

      Agreed! And your nuoc cham would go fabulously with this….well, with anything Vietnamese really!

      Reply

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