Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2 tbsp

brown sugar

2 tbsp

honey

2 tbsp

fish sauce

3 tbsp

vegetable oil

2 tbsp

soy sauce

0.5 tsp

Worcestershire sauce

0.5 tsp

fresh ginger root

minced

1 tsp

Chinese five-spice powder

1 tsp

sesame oil

1 tsp

shallot

minced

6 cloves

garlic

minced

0.5 unit

onion

chopped

2 unit

lemon grass

chopped

0.25 tsp

salt

0.5 tsp

ground black pepper

6 unit

thin, boneless center-cut pork chops

0.25 cup

vegetable oil

Step 1
~55 min

Whisk together brown sugar, honey, fish sauce, 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, ginger, five-spice powder, sesame oil, shallot, garlic, onion, lemon grass, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

Step 2
~55 min

Pour the marinade into a resealable plastic bag.

Step 3
~55 min

Add the pork chops to the bag.

Step 4
~55 min

Coat the pork chops with the marinade.

Step 5
~55 min

Squeeze out excess air from the bag and seal it.

Step 6
~55 min

Marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours.

Step 7
~55 min

Heat 1/4 cup of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat or preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.

Step 8
~55 min

Lightly oil the grate if grilling.

Key Technique: Grilling
Step 9
~55 min

Cook the pork chops until they are no longer pink in the center, about 4 minutes on each side.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Marinate for longer for more intense flavor.

Serve with rice and stir-fried vegetables.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be marinated up to 24 hours in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium-High
Noise Level
Low-Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables.

Top with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and chopped scallions.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Steamed Rice
Stir-fried Vegetables
Asian Slaw

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southeast Asia/China

Cultural Significance

Fusion of Vietnamese and Chinese flavors.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Family Meal

Popularity Score

70/100