Vietnamese Grilled Pork

Summary

Yield
4 Servings
Source

Food Network Magazine, June 2011

Prep time2 1⁄2 hours

Description

Ingredients

4CloveGarlic (minced)
2TablespoonLemongrass (finely chopped)
2 Shallots (finely chopped)
1⁄4CupBrown Sugar
3TablespoonFish Sauce
2TablespoonSoy Sauce
2TablespoonVegetable Oil
2PoundPork Chops (thin and boneless)
1⁄2TeaspoonSalt
1⁄2TeaspoonGround Black Pepper

Instructions

1.Mash garlic into a paste with the flat side of a knife. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in the lemongrass, shallots, brown sugar, fish sauce, soy sauce, vegetable oil and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Add the pork and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.
2.Preheat a grill to high. Brush the grill with vegetable oil. Remove the pork from the marinade and grill until well marked, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes, then cut into strips and serve.