Barbecued Sticky Chinese Pork Chops
Savor the bold and aromatic flavors of these Asian-inspired grilled pork chops. A fusion of five-spice, hoisin, and a medley of spices will tantalize your taste buds with every bite. Paired with a refreshing cucumber salad dressed in a zesty lime and fish sauce, this dish is a delightful balance of sweet, savory, and tangy notes that make it perfect for any meal.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops
- 1 tsp five-spice powder
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp each soy sauce , brown sugar, honey
- 1 tsp dry sherry , or Shaohsing rice wine
- thumb-sized piece ginger , grated
- 1 garlic clove , crushed
- 2 tsp fish sauce
- juice 2 limes
- 2 tsp soft brown sugar
- 1 shallot , thinly sliced
- 1 red chilli , thinly sliced
- 1 cucumber , halved lengthways, then sliced
- small bunch mint , roughly chopped
- 50g roasted peanuts , chopped
Instructions
- Make marinade by mixing ingredients together. Put chops in a shallow bowl or tray, pour marinade over, turning chops to make sure they are coated all over, and leave to stand for at least 30 mins.
- To make salad, put the fish sauce, lime juice and 1 tbsp water into a small bowl, add the sugar, then mix until dissolved. Stir in shallot and chilli. Put cucumber in a serving dish, sprinkle mint over, pour dressing over and scatter with peanuts.
- Heat the barbecue or griddle pan and cook chops on each side for 4-5 mins, until cooked. Serve with cucumber salad.
Cook Time
15M
Prep Time
PT30M
Yield
Easily halved or doubled
Nutrition
- Calories: 438 calories
- Fat Content: 29 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 10 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 14 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 12 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 1 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 31 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 1.55 milligram of sodium
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