Charred Thin Asian Pork Chops Recipe

Name: Charred Thin Asian Pork Chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Marinade; 1 tablespoon crushed hot red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons boiling water; 1/2 cup Japanese soy sauce; 1/4 cup fish sauce; 1/4 cup rice wine or 1/4 cup dry sherry; 1/4 cup toasted sesame oil; 1/4 cup canola oil or 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1/4 cup water; 1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons finely chopped ginger or 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon finely ground fresh black pepper; 8 garlic cloves, peeled, halved, germ removed and finely chopped; 1/2 cup finely chopped scallion, white and green portions; For Entree; 16 (1/4 inch) pork chops, about 2 ounces each; about 1/4 cup canola oil or vegetable oil; 1/4 cup black sesame seed; 1/2 cup finely chopped scallion, white and green portions; Edible Wraps; 4 cups rehydrated bean threads or 4 cups white rice; 1 head bibb lettuce or 1 head other lettuce; 1/4 cup cilantro leaf; 2 red bell peppers, seeds and membranes removed, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup sriracha asian garlic sauce or 1/4 cup sambal oelek chili paste

Servings: persons

For the Marinade
1 tablespoon crushed hot red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons boiling water
1/2 cup Japanese soy sauce
1/4 cup fish sauce
1/4 cup rice wine or 1/4 cup dry sherry
1/4 cup toasted sesame oil
1/4 cup canola oil or 1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped ginger or 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon finely ground fresh black pepper
8 garlic cloves, peeled, halved, germ removed and finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped scallion, white and green portions
For Entree
16 (1/4 inch) pork chops, about 2 ounces each
about 1/4 cup canola oil or vegetable oil
1/4 cup black sesame seed
1/2 cup finely chopped scallion, white and green portions
Edible Wraps
4 cups rehydrated bean threads or 4 cups white rice
1 head bibb lettuce or 1 head other lettuce
1/4 cup cilantro leaf
2 red bell peppers, seeds and membranes removed, thinly sliced
1/4 cup sriracha asian garlic sauce or 1/4 cup sambal oelek chili paste

1
Place pepper flakes in a small bowl and pour boiling water over them. Let sit for 1 to 2 minutes to rehydrate.
2
Combine all the marinade ingredients except the pepper flakes and scallions in a blender. Blend until well combined. Stir in the scallions, pepper flakes and soaking water.
3
Place chops in an extra-large resealable bag. Pour the marinade over chops, squeeze out any excess air from bag and close. Roll the bag to evenly coat all the meat. Refrigerate at least 12 hours or up to 24.
4
Preheat grates of a well-oil charcoal or gas grill to medium-high. Remove the chops from the marinade, letting any excess marinade remain in the bag, Lightly pat dry with paper towels. Reserve 1 cup marinade for glazing the chops. Place the reserved 1 cup marinade in a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Using a brush, coat chops with canola oil.
5
Place chops on grill in batches, keeping the lid open, turning frequently during the cooking time and brushing with the remaining marinade. Cook until chops are completely glazed and well marked with char, about 10 minutes.
6
Remove chops from grill and sprinkle with sesame seeds and scallions. Serve chops immediately, family style, with bean threads, cilantro, bell peppers and chile paste placed upon lettuce leaves.

2593

kcal

Calories

103

Fat

270

Carbs

143

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Marinade, 1 tablespoon crushed hot red pepper flakes, 2 tablespoons boiling water, 1/2 cup Japanese soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Charred Thin Asian Pork Chops falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Charred Thin Asian Pork Chops

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