Juicy Lemongrass Pork Chops

Prep time: 8 hours 0 minute

Cook time: 15 minutes

Serves: 4

Juicy Lemongrass Pork Chops

This Vietnamese lemongrass pork chops recipe is perfect for meal prep, easy weeknight dinners, or even a weekend BBQ. Juicy, flavorful, and marinated overnight for maximum taste, these chops pair beautifully with steamed rice, sticky rice, or vermicelli noodles. For the ultimate combo, don’t forget the tangy dipping sauce—it ties everything together with a balance of sweet, salty, and zesty flavors that make every bite irresistible.

Ingredients

Steps

  • Cooking Lemongrass Pork Chops Recipe :

    1. Lightly score the edges of boneless pork loin chops to prevent shrinking while cooking.

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    2. Finely mince lemongrass (white part only), garlic cloves, and shallots. Combine lemongrass, garlic, shallot, fish sauce, dark soy sauce, and honey. Mix well.

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    3. Rub the marinade evenly over the pork chops. Cover and refrigerate overnight for maximum flavor.

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    4. Grill, bake, or air fry the pork chops for 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway, until cooked through.

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    5. Top with thinly sliced scallions in hot oil and a tangy dipping sauce. Perfect with rice, noodles, or as a star for your next BBQ.

      A hand holding a bowl of scallions above a panA plate of rice and Lemongrass Pork Chops

Recipe Notes

Tips

These lemongrass pork chops are bursting with bold flavors that makes every bite irresistible.

The best part? They’re incredibly easy to cook—just marinate overnight and grill, bake, or air fry in minutes.

I’d love to hear how you enjoyed them, so let me know in the comments how you served your pork chops!