Serve these succulent pork chops with steamed rice, sautéed snap peas and a cold glass of Grüner Veltliner.
While Grüner pairs well with classic Austrian dishes, its new-found glory is with Asian flavors!
Directions
- Preheat grill to medium (or use a grill pan over medium-high heat).
- Generously season each side of the pork chops with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, combine the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, ginger, garlic and sesame oil.
- Place the pork chops on the grill and cover. Cook for 4 minutes. Flip the chops, brush with the hoisin sauce mixture, then re-cover and cook for 4 minutes. Flip and brush again, then cover and cook for 2 minutes. Flip and baste one last time, then cover and cook for 2 minutes longer.
- Remove the chops from the grill, tent with foil, and let stand for 5 minutes.
- Serve hot with extra sauce on the side.
Ingredients
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4 center-cut, bone-in pork chops, 1½- to 2-inches thick
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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1/4cup hoisin sauce
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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2 tablespoons ginger, peeled and grated
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2 Cloves garlic, grated
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2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
Pair It with this!
Grüner Veltliner
This zippy Grüner Veltliner comes from a young and dynamic multi-generational family winemaker in Austria. Racy and exotic, with a deep golden hue and aromas of sun-kissed citrus, schist and limestone. The palate shows lemony overtones, racy acidity and white pepper spice. It will transport you to the Alps and have you yodeling from the hilltops during your ski après.