Ingredients

• 8 green onions, finely chopped (using white part only)
• 2 stalks lemongrass (using about 3 inches from the top), finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons black pepper
• 4 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons brandy
• 1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes, optional
• 8 (1/2-inch thick) pork chops

Instructions

1. Combine green onions, lemongrass, salt, pepper, and sugar into a large bowl. Mix together until it becomes a thick paste. Add fish sauce, brandy and chili flakes, and stir well.
2. Coat each pork chop with the seasoning. Refrigerate for at least a couple hours (up to 24 hours).
3. Grill at approximately 400 degrees F, about 7 to 8 minutes on each side.