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Grilled Pork Chop with Soy Sauce Glaze
20 min
The charred, caramelized crust on a grilled pork chop gives way to a tender, juicy interior, all while the sticky soy sauce glaze clings to the meat, infusing it with a deep, savory aroma that wafts up from the plate. This dish is built around the rich, meaty flavor of the pork, which is coaxed out by the high heat of the grill and balanced by the salty, slightly sweet glaze. As the pork chops rest, the glaze has a chance to seep into the meat, adding depth and complexity to each bite.
Ingredients
- 4 1-inch thick pork chops, trimmed of excess fat
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Method
- 1Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, about 400°F, and make sure the grates are clean and brush them with oil to prevent sticking.
- 2Season the pork chops with black pepper, making sure to coat them evenly.
- 3In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger, and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the glaze has thickened and reduced slightly, about 5 minutes.
- 4Reduce the heat to low and simmer the glaze for an additional 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it has reached the desired consistency.
- 5Brush the pork chops with vegetable oil and place them on the grill, searing for 5-7 minutes per side, or until they are nicely charred and cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F.
- 6Let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes before brushing them with the soy sauce glaze, making sure to coat them evenly.
- 7Slice the pork chops against the grain and serve immediately, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Nutrition per serving
379kcal
Calories
26g
Protein
20g
Carbs
22g
Fat
1g
Fiber
1811mg
Sodium
5.7g
Sat fat
74mg
Cholesterol
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