Lemongrass Pork Chops - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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)

Preparation

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