63 comments on “Vietnamese Pork Chop Recipe (Sườn Nướng)”

Frank Mosher says:

I haven’t made this recipe yet, but I will at first opportunity. We (our household-east coast of Canada) are very big on Vietnamese and Thai food! Have several cookbooks on each culture. always guessed at the ingredients when out to a restaurant, but I am certain you nailed it in this recipe if the “optional” is added. Thank you!

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1. Huy says:
  
  Hey Frank, good to hear from ya let me know how it works out for you! Yeah I tend to list things as ‘optional’ sometimes but think it’s pretty obvious this time what you can leave out if you don’t want it. E.g. will leaving out tomatoes blow up this recipe?.. only one way to find out 🙂
  
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Sarah says:

Hi Huy! I love, love this dish! I was wondering if I wanted to use tofu/beef/chicken instead, would I need to make adjustments to the recipe?

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1. Huy says:
  
  Hey Sarah! For beef and chicken it could probably be fine untouched, but tofu likely absorbs it differently so it would be hard to say until I tried it.
  
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Mayland says:

This was such an awesome recipe!! Thank you so much! It was super easy and super tasty. Thank you so much for sharing!! PS, None of your recipes have ever let me down, they’re seriously all dummy proof and my friends/family think I’m an amazing cook thanks to you!

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1. Huy says:
  
  That’s awesome to hear it worked out for you Mayland! I do try to make them dummy proof (so I don’t screw it up in the future too hah). Being an amazing cook though–that’s all you 🙂
  
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Abithy says:

I made this recipe after speaking about food all day, all night and in my dreams to my boyfriend. The flavors of this dish are excellent. I will make this dish again.

Also, will this marinade be good on chicken as well?

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1. Huy says:
  
  Lol heyo Abithy–glad ya liked it! Pretty simple right? Never tried it with chicken tbh, but I’d imagine it would work well too.
  
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  1. Bex says:
    
    I’ve used it on chicken many times. Doubled the marinade for 5 lbs of boneless skinless chicken thighs. Let sit overnight in a bag, flipping every few hours. Grilled. Everyone loves it whenever I make it.
Linz says:

Hi Huy, I plan to make this recipe soon, have all the ingredients ready. Question, do we need to tenderize the pork chops before cutting the edges?
I don’t have grill, can I cook them in the oven?

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1. Huy says:
  
  No need to tenderize first, and yes you can cook these in the oven.
  
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Hang says:

Any Vietnamese cuisine made with lemongrass is a win in my book. The pork chops with lemongrass…mmmmm!!

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1. Huy says:
  
  Hey Hang, yup lovin lemongrass myself too 🙂
  
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Wei2 says:

Wow, seriously so good. Thank you for sharing…. it’s super reminiscent of the place I used to go in my childhood. The pork was the perfect balance of savory and sweet. The scallion oil and dipping sauce is a must to complete the dish. Both my boys (3 and 5 yo) gobbled up their plates tonight so it’s definitely a success if both kids and adults like it!!

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1. Hungry Huy says:
  
  Im glad both the kids and adults like it, thanks for sharing Wei2!
  
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Jh says:

I made this recipe and it was delicious! Just like the com tam places in little Saigon! Even my Vietnamese mother was impressed with how flavorful it was! Love your recipes and I can’t wait to try more!

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1. Hungry Huy says:
  
  Glad you enjoyed it Jh, thank you!
  
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Jason T says:

Made this with cơm tấm, turned out great! I prepped some nước chấm on the side, and served it on a leaf of lettuce to imitate the street vendors in HCMC. I pan fried the pork chops, and the only issue I had was that the marinade burned a bit in the pan – I thought I’d removed the extra liquid, but I should’ve removed it all. Didn’t impact the taste though, just made for some extra scrubbing after dinner. Great recipe, thank you!

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1. Hungry Huy says:
  
  Yesss glad you liked it Jason! Cool idea with the leaf lettuce–I didn’t notice this on my recent trip to Saigon.
  
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Wei says:

I made these during the week, followed your recipe exactly except cut down a little on MSG. It was amazing, it’s restaurant standard. Thank you so much for sharing the recipe, my family all loved it, I can’t wait to cook this for my friends after we are out of lockdown. 🙂

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1. Hungry Huy says:
  
  That’s so cool to hear Wei! Very nice of you to be thinking of your friends and fam too 🙂
  
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Eileen says:

Great easy to follow recipe. I didn’t use any MSG and it tasted great! My kids loves it too!

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Nhellie2 says:

This recipe is AMAZING. First time I followed a recipe word for word and it tasted EXACTLY like how I was craving. I love Vietnamese grilled pork chops and since I’ve moved from Queens I’ve been craving. These hit the spot entirely.

Oh! And to speed up marinating time just take a sharp, thin knife and stab the heck out of your pork chops. Then marinate these for about an hour or less. And super duper seasoned

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1. Hungry Huy says:
  
  Awesome and thanks so much for the tips Nhellie!
  
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Phuong says:

This was so yummy and authentic. I omitted the msg but it was still great. I find that it burns easily on the grill so keep a close eye. Thanks huy. This is the first time I tried your recipe and will try more soon.

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1. Hungry Huy says:
  
  Glad you liked it Phuong, thanks for sharing 🙂
  
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Amy Horton says:

This was unbelievably good. I pan fried these and even the picky kids couldn’t get enough! I boiled the leftover marinade for safety then thickened with a cornstarch slurry to make a great sauce for rice along with quick pickling some veggies. This will be a weekly hit at our house!

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1. Huy @ Hungry Huy says:
  
  So glad your household enjoyed this Amy, you know its a winner when even the kids will eat it!
  
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Lexi Madison says:

Huy, my SIL is vietnamese and she uses rock sugar instead of regular. I’ve tried it both ways, and hers is just a tad bit better, but thank you for sharing this recipe with people. Most people know it in a restaurant, but would never cook something like this without people like you to help! Thank you for enlightening the world

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Barnard Phi says:

This is a recipe I looked for a long time. I grilled it, it gives off a delicious aroma. Thank you for sharing, Huy.

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1. Huy @ Hungry Huy says:
  
  Thanks Barnard, grilling is always a welcome upgrade 🙂
  
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Megan says:

Huy, thanks for this. I’ve long loved this dish, and gotten it at restaurants. This recipe is easily 5 times as good as what I’ve had eating out. Now I won’t bother ordering it again, it’s too easy and inexpensive to just do it at home. I’m lying back now, fat and happy, looking forward to my leftovers tomorrow. Give your mom a hug from me for this recipe.

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1. Huy @ Hungry Huy says:
  
  So glad you enjoyed it Megan! 🙂
  
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Zaur says:

I love your recipe for this Sườn Nướng. The flavors are just superb. I serve it with glass noodles and your awesome nước chấm recipe. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise!

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Christian Torre says:

Hello! I love this recipe and worked into my weekly rotation of meals because of how delicious and simple it is. I have a question about how long do you think is good to broil the pork chops when cooking them in the oven? Thanks again!

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1. Huy @ Hungry Huy says:
  
  Awesome Christian! As for timing you really need to watch it–it depends how hot your oven is, and how close you put it to the heat. Gotta just watch and check to see once its no longer pink and juices run clear.
  
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Busy Mama of Eleven says:

Made this recipe today. Used chicken instead of pork (it was what we had on hand) didn’t add any MSG either. Have to say hands down the best Vietnamese Pork recipe I’ve tried. Everyone loved it. Super easy directions to follow too. Thank you for sharing.

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1. Huy @ Hungry Huy says:
  
  Wow thanks so much!
  
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Busy Mama of Eleven says:

Made this the other night for not only our household (12 plus) but our daughter’s household. I also made two other types of chicken, hands down your recipe was the favorite. Thank you for sharing this recipe, I made a few changes like using chicken instead of pork and no msg. This recipe was so flavorful there was no need for the msg. Can’t wait to try some of your other recipes.

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Jess says:

This marinade is absolutely spot on perfect! Your recipes in general are amazing 🤩 My husband and I have been making pork roasts with this, trying to marinate for at least 24-48 hours before searing and then slow cooking on the barbecue. Along with the fish sauce, rice and pickled daikon and carrots, it’s a full success every time.

I appreciate these Vietnamese recipes so much.
Thank you for sharing 💛

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1. Jess says:
  
  Have to add that we also don’t use MSG, but instead I add some dry Miso flakes for extra flavour.
  
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Abby says:

Restaurant quality recipe!!! I wish you could add pictures to the reviews! It looks so good and tastes good too! I dressed the salad with miso dressing but still ate the pork chops with fish sauce 😋😋 followed your recipe for it too! I was going to make spring rolls too but i was too excited to each the pork chops once they were done lol. yummy! thanks so much. i’ll will be making this for my friends and family one day. they’ll think im a great cook! LOL

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Elaine says:

This is amazing! I didn’t even have lemongrass on hand and substituted lemon zest. I don’t use MSG. I will definitely make this again. This one is a keeper, it will be part of our dinner rotation.

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Ryan says:

Thank you for this recipe. I just discovered your site and I’m so glad I did as I see multiple dishes I remember growing up that my mom made me. The fish sauce dip recipe is almost identical to how my mom made it. Thanks again and looking forward to trying your other Vietnamese recipes!

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Max says:

So good! I moved out last year and have been missing my mom’s cooking. I have made it my goal to cook more Vietnamese food this year. This was my third recipe I’ve tried from you and it was amazing. I made my own mistake in buying pork chops that were really thick and not cutting them thinner. Thanks for sharing!

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Gd says:

Excellent recipe! Thank you Huy!

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Delish says:

This was an outstanding authentic Vietnamese pork chop. I grilled it and agree the overnight marinade makes a difference. Don’t miss out on this recipe. Spouse and son loved it.

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Sharon says:

These were the bomb – absolutely delicious!! Making them again for other friends tomorrow. The only thing I did differently was 2 x tbls white sugar and 1 x palm sugar and I used the Lemongrass paste. I made the “dipping sauce” and “scallion oil”. This recipe is going to be my go to moving forward. I strongly encourage anyone reading this to make this recipe, you won’t be sorry!

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1. Huy @ Hungry Huy says:
  
  Thanks for the recipe mod ideas Sharon!
  
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Kathy says:

I made this tonight as directed and everyone loved the flavors. I pan fried the chops and they we’re so good but next time I’ll try grilling them just to see how they come out. Either way, this recipe is a keeper. Thank you!

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K. Yoshida says:

This is one of my favorite recipes on this site. It is delicious even when I am short on Lemongrass. It is a restaurant-quality recipe.

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Mel C says:

I don’t have any fresh lemongrass on hand. Can I use lemongrass powder? If so, how much is appropriate?

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1. Huy @ Hungry Huy says:
  
  Hi Mel! I haven’t tested this but my guess would be to try about 1-2 tablespoons on the first attempt, and adjust on your next.

Vietnamese Pork Chop Recipe (Sườn Nướng)

Prepping the pork chops

Marinade the pork chops

How to grill the pork chops

How to serve Vietnamese pork chops

Vietnamese Pork Chops (Sườn Nướng)

Ingredients

Marinade

Aromatics

Veggies & Garnish

Equipment Used

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Prepping the pork chops

Marinade the pork chops

How to grill the pork chops

How to serve Vietnamese pork chops

Vietnamese Pork Chops (Sườn Nướng)

Ingredients

Marinade

Aromatics

Veggies & Garnish

Equipment Used

Instructions

Cooking

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