Grilled Pork with Lotus Root
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
This is one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in under an hour and tastes restaurant quality. Grilled pork chops paired with lotus root create a beautiful balance of tender meat and crispy, slightly sweet vegetable slices. Lotus root is packed with vitamin C and fiber, making it as nutritious as it is delicious. The simple Asian inspired marinade of soy sauce, ginger, and garlic brings everything to life without requiring any hard to find ingredients. Best of all, everything cooks on one grill, so cleanup is minimal and you'll have dinner on the table faster than you'd expect.
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Ingredients
- 4pork chops(1.5 inches thick)
- 1 poundlotus root(peeled and sliced into 1/4 inch rounds)
- 3 tablespoonssoy sauce
- 2 tablespoonsrice vinegar
- 2 tablespoonssesame oil
- 1 tablespoonfresh ginger(minced)
- 3garlic cloves(minced)
- 1 tablespoonhoney
- 2green onions(sliced)
- 1 tablespoonsesame seeds(toasted)
- 2 tablespoonsvegetable oil(for grilling)
- ½ teaspoonsalt
- ¼ teaspoonblack pepper
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and honey in a small bowl to create the glaze. Set aside.
Tip: Make the glaze ahead of time so flavors can meld together.
- 2
Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Let sit for 5 minutes.
Tip: Drying the pork helps achieve better grill marks and browning.
- 3
Toss lotus root slices with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and a pinch of salt. Arrange on a grill-safe tray or thread onto skewers.
Tip: Oiling the lotus root prevents sticking and promotes even cooking.
- 4
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Brush grates with remaining vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
Tip: An oiled grill prevents sticking and creates better char marks.
- 5
Place pork chops on the grill and cook for 5-6 minutes on the first side without moving them. Flip and cook another 4-5 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
Tip: Resist the urge to flip constantly; this allows for a proper crust to form.
- 6
Place lotus root slices on the grill alongside the pork in the final 4 minutes of cooking. Grill until tender with light char marks, about 4 minutes total, turning halfway through.
Tip: Lotus root cooks quickly, so add it toward the end to time everything together.
- 7
In the last minute of grilling, brush both pork and lotus root generously with the prepared glaze. Flip pork and lotus root once to coat evenly.
Tip: Adding glaze at the end prevents burning and keeps it glossy.
- 8
Transfer pork chops and lotus root to a serving platter. Drizzle any remaining glaze over top and garnish with green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
Tip: Let the pork rest for 3-5 minutes before serving to retain juices.
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