Vietnamese/Chinese Pork Chops

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My mom and I developed this recipe together. We call it Vietnamese/Chinese because the fish sauce is from Vietnamese cuisine and 5 spice powder from Chinese cuisine. It is our favorite marinade for pork chops. If you buy your pork chops from an Asian market, let them know what you're cooking. Generally, the thinner the chop, the better.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

  • 2 tablespoons honey

  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

  • ½ teaspoon minced fresh ginger root

  • 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder

  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

  • 1 teaspoon minced shallot

  • 6 cloves garlic, minced

  • ½ onion, chopped

  • 2 lemon grass, chopped

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 6 thin, boneless center-cut pork chops

  • ¼ cup vegetable oil

Directions

  1. Whisk together the brown sugar, honey, fish sauce, 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, ginger, five-spice powder, sesame oil, shallot, garlic, onion, lemon grass, salt, and pepper in a bowl, and pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add the pork chops, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours.

  2. Heat 1/4 cup of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat or preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate. Cook until the pork chops are no longer pink in the center, about 4 minutes on each side.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

416 Calories
29g Fat
15g Carbs
25g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 416
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29g 37%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 63mg 21%
Sodium 814mg 35%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 25g 49%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 41mg 3%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 505mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.