Korean Pork Chops

I had a Korean pork “Jones” today! I still had a few “very special” pork chops in the freezer (thank you Pam Miller who raised that delicious beast,) which meant I had the goods to make my Korean pork chops on the Weber grill.  Now this is really an easy dish to make.  Marinade the pork chops for a few hours and toss them on the grill until the marinade caramelizes.  Served with some steamed rice and stir fried green beans  (and a cold Corona) and you too will reach that spicy “pork nirvana” that we all crave.

Ingredients

2 pork chops
1 Asian pear (or other kind), grated
3 cloves garlic, minced fine
1/2 sweet onion, diced
3 Tbs Kikkoman Soy Sauce
3 Tbs Korean red pepper paste
1 tsp Korean red pepper flakes
2 Tbs Honey
2 Tbs sugar
1 tsp toasted sesame oil

Directions:


Grate the Asian pear.

Mince the garlic.

Combine the red pepper paste, Korean pepper flakes, grated Asian pear, onion, garlic, honey, sugar and sesame oil together in a non-reactive bowl.  

Generously coat the pork chops with the marinade on both sides.  Cover the dish with plastic wrap and marinate the chops in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 hours.

Preheat a charcoal grill and wipe the grate with a rolled up paper towel dipped in vegetable oil.  

Cook the chops over medium-high heat for about 12 - 15 minutes, turning and basting with the marinade until it caramelizes.  Remove from the heat and let the chops rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.  Enjoy!