Lemongrass Pork Chops

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 2 stalks lemongrass, white part only,sliced very thin
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon rice wine
• 4 center-cut pork chops (3/4-inch thick)
• 4 -6 sprigs cilantro (for garnish)

1. In a small bowl, mash garlic with sugar and pepper.
2. Add the sliced lemongrass, fish sauce, sesame oil, and wine, mixing thoroughly.
3. Place chops in marinade and refrigerate for 3-6 hours.
4. Remove chops from refrigerator, discard marinade, pat chops dry, and bring up to room temp before cooking.
5. Prepare grill, if using.
6. Grill or broil 5-7 minutes per side, or until done to your liking.
7. Garnish with cilantro before serving.

garlic, brown sugar, cracked black pepper, stalks lemongrass, fish sauce, dark sesame oil, rice wine, center, cilantro

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/lemongrass-pork-chops-84206 (may not work)