Summer Nights Just Got a Whole Lot Tastier
Flavors of Asia in Every Bite
Imagine sinking your teeth into juicy pork chops, smothered in a sweet and tangy plum sauce, served alongside grilled corn and steamed rice. Sounds like a culinary dream come true? We’ve got the recipe to make it a reality!
Pork Chops with a Twist
To start, you’ll need to prepare the spice-rubbed pork chops. Mix together kosher salt, five-spice powder, and black pepper, then rub the mixture all over the pork chops. Let them sit at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate for up to 24 hours for even more flavor.
Homemade Plum Sauce: The Game-Changer
Ditch the store-bought plum sauce and make your own! In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat, then add diced shallots, chopped ginger, and minced garlic. Cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add in plums, honey, soy sauce, salt, sugar, and black pepper, and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for 5 minutes, or until the plums are tender and falling apart. Blend the mixture until smooth, and you’ve got your very own plum sauce!
Grilling Perfection
Fire up your outdoor grill to medium heat, and cook the pork chops for 9 minutes per side, or until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F. Let them rest for 5 minutes before serving with the plum sauce.
The Complete Meal
Serve your grilled pork chops with a side of soy-sauce-basted grilled corn and steamed rice for a well-rounded, Asian-inspired summer dinner that’s sure to impress!
Yield: 4 servings
Difficulty: Easy
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes, plus up to 24 hours marinating time
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