Grilled Pork Chops with Caramel Fish Sauce
Charred pork chops glazed with sweet-savory caramel and fish sauce—the signature flavors of suon nuong. Crispy edges, juicy center, ready in 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (about 1.5 lb) pork chops (bone-in, 3/4-inch thick)
- 3 tbsp fish sauce
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp each salt and black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Pat pork chops dry with paper towels on both sides.
- 2
Whisk fish sauce, brown sugar, and minced garlic in a small bowl until sugar dissolves.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 4
Season pork chops with salt and pepper. Sear without moving for 3 minutes until golden crust forms.
- 5
Flip chops and sear the other side 2 minutes until edges look opaque but centers feel springy.
- 6
Pour fish sauce mixture over chops. Simmer 3-4 minutes, tilting pan to coat, until sauce caramelizes.
- 7
Transfer chops to a plate. Drizzle any pan sauce over the top and serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet (cast iron or stainless steel)
- small mixing bowl
- whisk
- paper towels
- tongs
- knife for mincing garlic
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