Caramelized Pork Chops with Charred Lime
Vietnamese-style grilled pork with that iconic charred crust and sweet-savory glaze. High heat, 15 minutes, completely one-pan.
- Total time
- 16 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Mix fish sauce, brown sugar, and minced garlic in a small bowl until sugar dissolves.
Step 2
Pat pork chops dry. Coat both sides lightly with salt and black pepper.
Step 3
Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
Step 4
Sear pork chops 2 minutes per side without moving. They should be golden brown with char.
Step 5
Pour the fish sauce mixture over the chops and swirl the pan for 90 seconds until caramelized and sticky.
Step 6
Cut the lime in half and char it cut-side down in the skillet for 30 seconds. Squeeze over the chops and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- small mixing bowl
- tongs
- knife
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