Vietnamese Grilled Lemongrass Pork Chop (Thit Heo Nuong Xa) Recipe

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Vietnamese Grilled Lemongrass Pork Chop (Thit Heo Nuong Xa)
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Directions:

  1. Using a mini food processor, pulse the sugar, garlic, shallot and lemongrass to a mince-like texture. Add the pepper, soy sauce, fish sauce and oil; process to combine well.
  2. Place the pork chops in a large zip-lock bag and pour the marinade to coat. Massage the marinade around to coat the pork chops evenly. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, up to 24 hours. Allow the pork chops to rest at room temperature, about 30-45 minutes, before grilling. Season with salt the chops.
  3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the pork chops over direct high heat, with the lid closed for about 4 minutes. Flip the chops and cook for an additional and cook for an additional 4 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 150 degrees F. Remove from the grill, and let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro.
  4. Serve over steamed white rice and nuoc cham dipping sauce.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 218.43 Kcal (915 kJ)
Calories from fat 94.25 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.47g 16%
Cholesterol 55.25mg 18%
Sodium 1731.79mg 72%
Potassium 409mg 9%
Total Carbs 10.3g 3%
Sugars 7.04g 28%
Dietary Fiber 0.49g 2%
Protein 22.22g 44%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 4%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 31.8mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 170.86 Kcal (715 kJ)
Calories from fat 73.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.19g 16%
Cholesterol 43.22mg 18%
Sodium 1354.64mg 72%
Potassium 319.93mg 9%
Total Carbs 8.06g 3%
Sugars 5.51g 28%
Dietary Fiber 0.38g 2%
Protein 17.38g 44%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 4%
Iron 1mg 7%
Calcium 24.9mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.1
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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