GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH PEANUTS, SESAME AND CILANTRO
Smoke has been called the umami of barbecue, and these pork chops, which the chef Curtis Stone cooks over wood fire at his restaurant Gwen in Los Angeles, possess it in spades. Fish sauce and soy sauce provide the salt in the marinade; hoisin sauce and honey the sweetness. The peanuts and sesame seeds in the topping reinforce the nuttiness of the sesame oil in the marinade. You can use charcoal if wood is not an option, or cook over gas if necessary.
Provided by Steven Raichlen
Categories dinner, meat, main course
Time 4h30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Prepare the pork chops: Place all the ingredients except for the chops in a mixing bowl and whisk to blend.
- Arrange the chops in a baking dish. Pour the marinade over the chops, turning them to coat both sides. Marinate the chops in the refrigerator for 4 hours, turning them over a couple of times so they marinate evenly.
- Meanwhile, build a wood fire in your grill with a hot zone for searing and a medium zone for cooking. (You can do the same with charcoal. If you're using a gas grill, place a few hardwood chunks under the grate over one or two of the burners. Heat one burner on high heat and additional burners on medium heat, adjusting the heat as necessary.) Brush and oil the grill grate.
- Grill the pork chops, allowing some but not all of the marinade to drip off first, until sizzling and browned on the outside and cooked to taste. If you like your pork with a blush of pink, cook until it reads 145 degrees in the center on an instant-read thermometer (about 3 minutes per side); if you like your pork cooked all the way through, look for the meat to reach 155 degrees in the center (about 4 minutes per side). Work mostly over the medium fire, moving chops to the hot fire at the end to sear the crust. Transfer the chops to a wire rack over a sheet pan and let rest for 2 minutes.
- Garnish and serve: Combine peanuts, scallions, cilantro and sesame seeds in a bowl and toss to mix. Arrange chops on a platter or individual plates. Sprinkle with peanut mixture and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1008, UnsaturatedFat 40 grams, Carbohydrate 68 grams, Fat 56 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 60 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 2540 milligrams, Sugar 57 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Vishnu Muri
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emmanuel barbie Mercy
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper!
Asad Mobile
[email protected]I'll definitely be making this again.
Boitumelo Mahlangu
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Amanda Lush
[email protected]I really enjoyed this recipe! The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Khalid Hasan
[email protected]These pork chops were a bit overcooked for my taste, but the sauce was delicious. I would try cooking them for a shorter amount of time next time.
Riya moni Riyamoni80
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pork chops, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The marinade made the pork chops tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this again.
ACE_YT
[email protected]This was my first time making grilled pork chops and they turned out great! The marinade was easy to make and the pork chops were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Forman Alli
[email protected]I love this recipe! The pork chops are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful. I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Green Beans
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and the results were impressive. The pork chops were tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
HK SOhag Tamjid
[email protected]The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful, but I found the dish to be a bit too salty for my taste.
Conipel Vinder
[email protected]These pork chops were a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I think I would try brining the pork chops next time to help keep them moist.
Sara derbe
[email protected]I wasn't sure how I would like the combination of peanuts, sesame, and cilantro, but I was pleasantly surprised! The flavors all worked together perfectly and the pork chops were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
corona 2019
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The pork chops were juicy and flavorful, and the peanut-sesame-cilantro sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again soon.
Rakin khan
[email protected]These pork chops were amazing! The marinade was so flavorful and the chops were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.