Vietnamese Glazed Skinny Pork Chops

Savor the irresistible flavors of Vietnamese Glazed Skinny Pork Chops, a dish that balances savory, sweet, and tangy notes in perfect harmony. Tender boneless pork chops are bathed in a mouthwatering marinade of fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, and rice vinegar infused with garlic, shallots, and black pepper. The pork is seared to golden perfection before simmering in its rich marinade, which transforms into a glossy glaze that clings to each bite. Garnished with fresh green onions and optional red chili for a hint of spice, these pork chops are best served over steamed jasmine rice for a comforting, flavor-packed meal. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you're craving restaurant-quality Vietnamese cuisine at home.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces boneless pork chops
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 4 cloves minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons minced shallots
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons water
• 2 stalks green onions, chopped
• 1 optional red chili, thinly sliced
• 2 cups steamed jasmine rice

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, minced garlic, minced shallots, and ground black pepper. Mix well to create the marinade.

Step 2

Place the pork chops in a shallow dish or large resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the pork, ensuring each piece is evenly coated. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil. Once hot, remove the pork chops from the marinade (reserving the marinade) and sear each side for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to medium and add the reserved marinade along with 3 tablespoons of water to the skillet. Let it simmer for 6-8 minutes, flipping the pork chops occasionally, until the sauce thickens into a glaze and the pork is cooked through.

Step 5

Transfer the pork chops to a serving plate and spoon the glaze over them. Garnish with chopped green onions and optional sliced red chili for added heat.

Step 6

Serve immediately with steamed jasmine rice and your favorite vegetable sides.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1121.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1693.9

Total Fat 79.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g
Cholesterol 300.0mg	0%
Sodium 3579.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 119.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.9g	0%
Total Sugars 20.8g
Protein 116.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 144.6mg	0%
Iron 5.2mg	0%
Potassium 2210.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.0%

Protein: 28.1%

Carbs: 28.9%