VIETNAMESE PORK CHOPS WITH PICKLED WATERMELON

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This dish is a bold mix of salty, sweet, and acidic components. Crunchy slabs of melon and sharp greens keep it fresh; meaty chops provide depth.

Provided by Susan Spungen

Categories     Dinner     Buffet     Watermelon     Arugula     Summer     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Pork Chops:
2 small shallots, thinly sliced into rings
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons fish sauce (such as nam pla or nuoc nam)
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon Sriracha
4 1"-thick bone-in pork chops (about 2 1/2 pounds total)
Salad:
6 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
4 small shallots, thinly sliced
Kosher salt
1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon sugar
Freshly ground black pepper
4 cups trimmed purslane or arugula
1/2 pound seedless watermelon, rind removed, cut into pieces, thinly sliced
1/2 cup Pickled Watermelon Rind , thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Pork Chops:
  • Whisk shallots, soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and Sriracha in a shallow baking dish. Add pork chops and turn to coat. Cover and chill, turning occasionally, at least 1 hour.
  • Prepare grill for medium-high heat.
  • Remove pork chops from marinade, scraping off excess, and grill until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Do ahead: Pork chops can be marinated 12 hours ahead. Keep chilled.
  • Salad:
  • Heat 4 tablespoons oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crisp, about 4 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain; season with salt.
  • Whisk vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Add purslane, watermelon, and Pickled Watermelon Rind; season with salt and pepper and toss gently to coat.
  • Serve pork chops with watermelon salad topped with fried shallots.

David Bunn
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This dish was amazing! The pork chops were so tender and flavorful, and the pickled watermelon was a perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Wawa hero
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This was a great recipe! I loved the combination of flavors and the pork chops were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Sidney Kuykendall
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This recipe is a keeper! The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the pickled watermelon was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again and again.


YaQoob Abbasi
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. The pork chops were flavorful and the pickled watermelon was a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Gullfaraz khan
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This recipe was easy to follow and the pork chops turned out perfectly. I would definitely recommend it.


Brutal Playz
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I'm not usually a fan of pork chops, but this recipe changed my mind. The pork chops were so tender and juicy, and the pickled watermelon added a nice tangy flavor.


Md Shahjamal
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the pork chops and the pickled watermelon. I will definitely be making this again.


Rahim kahan
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This was a great recipe! The pork chops were tender and flavorful, and the pickled watermelon was a perfect accompaniment.


Bhola Chaudhary
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pork chops are always cooked perfectly and the pickled watermelon is a great way to add some brightness to the dish.


Sonjit Uraw
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook pork chops, and this recipe definitely delivered. The pork chops were juicy and flavorful, and the pickled watermelon was a refreshing addition.


Boqorada reer Hiraabe
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This recipe was easy to follow and the pork chops turned out great. I would recommend using a good quality pork chop for the best results.


Rokaia Amin Arna
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I was a bit skeptical about the pickled watermelon, but it was surprisingly good. It added a nice sweetness and acidity to the dish.


Jeannette Saraiva
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The flavors in this dish were amazing! The pork chops were perfectly cooked and the pickled watermelon added a great pop of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


LaPortia Gumede
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This was a delicious and easy weeknight meal. The pork chops cooked up quickly and the pickled watermelon was a nice touch.


Hollie Martinsen
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I'm not a big fan of pork chops, but this recipe changed my mind. The marinade made the pork chops so flavorful and tender. And the pickled watermelon was a great accompaniment.


Elizabeth Burnsed
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This Vietnamese pork chop dish was a hit with my family! The pork chops were tender and juicy, and the pickled watermelon added a refreshing and tangy flavor. I will definitely be making this again.