Savory Marinated Pork Chops

Name: Savory Marinated Pork Chops
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons Asian fish sauce; 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice; 2 teaspoons Lime zest, finely grated; 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil; 6 Large garlic cloves, crushed; 1 Small green chile, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon Dark brown sugar; ¼ teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper; 4 Center-cut bone-in pork chops

Recipe GLPRe3ff3f8c5435af

Vietnamese

Main Course

140 min

139 cal

Servings: 4

Stovetop

SNAP eligible

Center-cut bone-in pork chops are rubbed with a bold, aromatic marinade of fish sauce, fresh lime juice and zest, garlic, and green chile, then pan-seared to juicy perfection. The sweet and savory glaze caramelizes on the meat for a restaurant-quality dish that comes together in just over two hours with minimal active prep time.

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons Asian fish sauce

2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice

2 teaspoons Lime zest, finely grated

2 tablespoons Vegetable oil

6 Large garlic cloves, crushed

1 Small green chile, thinly sliced

1 tablespoon Dark brown sugar

¼ teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper

4 Center-cut bone-in pork chops

Directions

In a small bowl, whisk together fish sauce, fresh lime juice, lime zest, vegetable oil, crushed garlic, sliced green chile, brown sugar, and black pepper until the sugar dissolves and the marinade is well combined.
Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and place them in a large resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chops, turning to coat all sides evenly.
Seal the bag (or cover the dish) and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 8 hours, turning the chops halfway through marinating if using a dish.
Remove the pork chops from the refrigerator 15 minutes before cooking to bring them closer to room temperature. Reserve the marinade.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Working in batches if needed to avoid crowding, add the pork chops and cook for 6–7 minutes per side until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part (away from bone) reads 145°F for medium doneness.
Pour the reserved marinade into the skillet around the chops and simmer for 1–2 minutes, basting the chops with the liquid as it reduces and concentrates.
Transfer the pork chops to a serving platter and spoon the pan sauce and any solids over the top. Rest for 3–5 minutes before serving.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4.25

Fish sauce is not a standard stock at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Kroger, or ALDI in Charlotte, so you'll need a trip to an Asian market; however, a bottle lasts months and the rest of the ingredients (pork chops, lime, garlic, green chile, brown sugar) are everywhere. The actual cook time is probably 15–20 minutes once the pork is marinated, making the 140-minute total honest if you count overnight or extended marinating; that upfront time suits a plan-ahead cook but not a weeknight scramble. At roughly $2.50–3.50 per serving depending on pork prices, this lands in the middle for a dinner entree. The marinade is forgiving and the chops reheat well, making it a solid choice for meal prep or a dinner you can start the night before.