Vietnamese-Style Pork Chops with Fresh Herb Salad

Juicy pork chops marinated in a flavorful Vietnamese-style sauce, served with a bright and fresh herb salad featuring plums, chile, and mixed Asian herbs. The perfect balance of sweet, salty, and tangy flavors.

4 servings
1 hr 22 min

Ingredients

  • 1 large shallot
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • cup light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 4 pieces pork rib chops
  • 1 to taste kosher salt
  • 3 whole red plums
  • 2 whole scallions
  • 1 whole Fresno chile
  • 2 cups mixed herbs
  • ½ cup bean sprouts
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 to serve lime wedges

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Blend shallot, garlic, brown sugar, fish sauce, soy sauce, oil, and pepper in a blender. Transfer marinade to a large resealable plastic bag. Add pork chop and turn to coat. Seal bag, pressing out air; chill at least 1 hour and up to 12 hours.

    60 min

  2. 2.

    Prepare a grill for medium-high heat. (Alternatively, heat a grill pan over medium-high.) Remove pork chops from marinade, letting excess drip back into bag; season both sides with salt. Grill pork chops, turning once, until lightly charred, about 2 minutes per side.

    15 min

  3. 3.

    Meanwhile, toss plums, scallions, chile, herbs, bean sprouts, and vinegar in a large bowl. Season with salt; toss again.

    5 min

  4. 4.

    Serve pork with salad and lime wedges.

    2 min