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Vietnamese-Style Pork Chops with Fresh Herb Salad

These Vietnamese-style pork chops offer a vibrant balance of salty, sweet, and umami flavours, making them a refreshing choice for a midweek dinner or a weekend barbecue. The marinade, enriched with fish sauce and dark soy, caramelises beautifully over a high heat to create a succulent crust. This dairy-free dish is particularly appealing during the warmer months when you want a meal that feels substantial yet remains light on the palate.

The accompanying fresh herb salad provides a crisp, cooling contrast to the charred pork. Using firm red plums adds a seasonal tartness that cuts through the richness of the meat, while the bean sprouts and aromatic Thai basil provide a satisfying crunch. Serve these pork chops with plenty of fresh lime wedges to brighten the savoury notes of the marinade.

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Ingredients for Vietnamese-Style Pork Chops with Fresh Herb Salad

  • 1 large shallot, chopped

  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped

  • 80ml (packed) light brown sugar

  • 60ml fish sauce

  • 2 tablespoons dark or regular soy sauce

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

  • 4 (1/4–1/2-inch-thick) bone-in pork rib chops

  • Kosher salt

  • 3 firm red plums, cut into 1/2-inch wedges

  • 2 spring onions, dark- and pale-green parts only, thinly sliced

  • 1 Fresno chilli, thinly sliced

  • 2 cups torn mixed herb leaves (such as Thai or sweet basil, coriander, and/or mint)

  • 1/2 cup bean sprouts

  • 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar

  • Lime wedges (for serving)

How to make Vietnamese-Style Pork Chops with Fresh Herb Salad

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.

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.

Meanwhile, toss plums, spring onions, chilli, herbs, bean sprouts, and vinegar in a large bowl. Season with salt; toss again.

Serve pork with salad and lime wedges.

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While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

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  • 16 janvier 2026 | Publié à l'origine

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