Grilled Pork with Pak Choi
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite quick weeknight dinners because it comes together in under an hour and delivers restaurant quality results. Tender grilled pork chops paired with vibrant pak choi create a simple yet impressive meal that feels fancy but requires minimal effort. The Asian inspired marinade of soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil brings incredible flavor while infusing the pork with umami depth. Pak choi is wonderfully nutritious too, packed with vitamins A and C that support your immune system. Best of all, this dish relies on everyday ingredients and straightforward techniques, making it perfect whether you're cooking for yourself or surprising guests.
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Ingredients
- 4pork chops(1.5 inches thick, about 200g each)
- 8pak choi(halved lengthwise)
- 3 tablespoonssoy sauce
- 2 tablespoonssesame oil
- 1 tablespoonfresh ginger(minced)
- 3garlic cloves(minced)
- 1 tablespoonhoney
- 2 tablespoonslime juice
- 2 tablespoonsolive oil
- ½ teaspoonsea salt
- ¼ teaspoonblack pepper
- ¼ teaspoonred chili flakes(optional)
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Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, minced ginger, minced garlic, honey, and lime juice to create a glaze. Set aside.
Tip: Prepare the glaze while your grill heats up to save time.
- 2
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and brush both sides with olive oil.
Tip: Dry meat creates better caramelization and grill marks.
- 3
Season the pork chops generously on both sides with sea salt, black pepper, and chili flakes if using.
- 4
Place pork chops on the hot grill and cook for 5-6 minutes without moving them, allowing a golden crust to form.
Tip: Resist the urge to flip; let them develop color for better flavor.
- 5
Flip the pork chops and cook for another 5-6 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F. Transfer to a plate to rest.
Tip: Resting allows the juices to redistribute, keeping the meat moist.
- 6
Brush the cut sides of pak choi lightly with olive oil and season with a pinch of salt. Place cut-side down on the grill.
Tip: Grilling pak choi brings out its natural sweetness.
- 7
Grill pak choi for 3-4 minutes until the cut sides are charred and tender, then flip and cook another 2 minutes.
- 8
Arrange the grilled pork chops and pak choi on serving plates. Drizzle the ginger-garlic glaze generously over both the meat and vegetables.
Tip: Reserve some glaze for extra flavor if desired.
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