Session 109 — Vietnamese Grilled Pork Chop (Thit Heo Nuong)
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Skill: Marinated, grilled until caramelized and slightly charred. This is one of the traditional Vietnamese broken rice (cơm tấm) preparations — the marinade is lemongrass, garlic, fish sauce, and a little sugar. The key technique: high heat, fast cook, maximum caramelization.
- Read: Serious Eats — Vietnamese Grilled Pork Chop
- Marinate overnight for best results
Full Meal: Grilled pork chops + steamed jasmine rice + nuoc cham dipping sauce + cucumber slices and herbs
🎥 Compare Notes: Vietnamese Pork Chops with Broken Rice (Cơm Tấm) — Noms by Nancy — Nancy makes Saigon-style cơm tấm with grilled lemongrass pork chops. Compare your char, marinade penetration, and nuoc cham balance.