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Grilled Lemongrass Pork Chops





Yields
Serves 4



Total Time
40 mins

This bright dish comes together fast. Serve with steamed rice if you like.

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Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Prop Styling: Chelsea Zimmer

 1 stalk lemongrass
 1 shallot, peeled
 1 1-in. piece ginger, peeled
 1 garlic clove, peeled
 3 tablespoons brown sugar
 1/4 cup Thai or Vietnamese fish sauce
 1/4 teaspoon pepper
 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, divided
 5 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
 4 bone-in pork chops (about 2 lbs. total; each about 3/4 in. thick)
 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
 2 small heads bok choy
 1 small red bell pepper
 1 jalapeño chile
 2 cups mixed herb leaves, such as basil, cilantro, and mint
Step 1
1

Peel off tough outer layers of lemongrass stalk, trim off root, and cut a 4-in.-long piece from root end (discard top). Put lemongrass, shallot, ginger, garlic, brown sugar, fish sauce, pepper, and 2 tbsp. each lime juice and oil into a blender. Whirl into a smooth, wet paste. Transfer 2 tbsp. lemongrass mixture to a large bowl.

Step 2
2

Put pork chops in a baking dish large enough to hold all 4 in a single layer. Pour remaining lemongrass mixture over chops and turn to coat.

Step 3
3

Whisk remaining 2 tbsp. lime juice, 2 tbsp. of the oil, and the vinegar into lemongrass mixture in large bowl. Chill until ready to serve.

Step 4
4

Thinly slice bok choy (stalks and stems) and put in a bowl. Slice red pepper into 2-in. matchsticks and thinly slice jalapeño; add to bowl. Tear herb leaves, add to vegetables, and chill until ready to serve.

Step 5
5

Preheat a grill to medium (350° to 450°). Remove chops from marinade, pat dry, and brush with remaining 1 tbsp. oil. Grill chops, turning once (lid closed on gas), about 10 minutes total for medium. Meanwhile, toss vegetables and herbs with lemongrass dressing.

Step 6
6

Serve chops, drizzled with any remaining dressing, with salad and rice.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories575
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 45g58%

Saturated Fat 13g65%
Cholesterol 107mg36%
Sodium 1185mg52%
Total Carbohydrate 12g5%

Dietary Fiber 2.1g8%
Protein 31g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.