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Grilled Hoisin-Glazed Pork Chops with Pineapple Salsa

By America's Test Kitchen

Published on April 14, 2014

Time

30 minutes

Yield

Serves 4

Grilled Hoisin-Glazed Pork Chops with Pineapple Salsa

Ingredients

½ pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into ½-inch-thick rings2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil ½ cup hoisin sauce 3 tablespoons rice vinegar 8 (3- to 4-ounce) bone-in center-cut pork chops, ½ inch thick, trimmedSalt and pepper 3 scallions, sliced thin¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 jalapeño chile, stemmed, seeded, and minced2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger

Instructions

  1. Brush pineapple all over with 1 tablespoon oil and grill, covered, over hot fire until charred, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to cutting board.
  2. Whisk hoisin and vinegar together in bowl. Transfer 3 tablespoons hoisin mixture to small bowl and set aside. Pat chops dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Brush chops all over with remaining 1/2 cup hoisin mixture. Grill chops, covered, over hot fire until well browned and meat registers 140 degrees, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer chops to platter and brush with reserved 3 tablespoons hoisin mixture. Tent loosely with foil and let rest for 5 minutes.
  3. When pineapple is cool enough to handle, chop into 1/2-inch pieces and combine with scallions, cilantro, jalapeño, ginger, and remaining 1 tablespoon oil in bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve pork with pineapple salsa.
Grilled Hoisin-Glazed Pork Chops with Pineapple Salsa

Grilled Hoisin-Glazed Pork Chops with Pineapple Salsa

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Time

30 minutes

Yield

Serves 4

Ingredients

½ pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into ½-inch-thick rings
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
½ cup hoisin sauce
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
8 (3- to 4-ounce) bone-in center-cut pork chops, ½ inch thick, trimmed
Salt and pepper
3 scallions, sliced thin
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 jalapeño chile, stemmed, seeded, and minced
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger

Ingredients

½ pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into ½-inch-thick rings
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
½ cup hoisin sauce
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
8 (3- to 4-ounce) bone-in center-cut pork chops, ½ inch thick, trimmed
Salt and pepper
3 scallions, sliced thin
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 jalapeño chile, stemmed, seeded, and minced
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger

Ingredients

½ pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into ½-inch-thick rings
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
½ cup hoisin sauce
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
8 (3- to 4-ounce) bone-in center-cut pork chops, ½ inch thick, trimmed
Salt and pepper
3 scallions, sliced thin
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 jalapeño chile, stemmed, seeded, and minced
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger

Why This Recipe Works

The sugar in the hoisin sauce encourages flavorful caramelization on the pork chops.

Instructions

  1. Brush pineapple all over with 1 tablespoon oil and grill, covered, over hot fire until charred, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to cutting board.
  2. Whisk hoisin and vinegar together in bowl. Transfer 3 tablespoons hoisin mixture to small bowl and set aside. Pat chops dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Brush chops all over with remaining 1/2 cup hoisin mixture. Grill chops, covered, over hot fire until well browned and meat registers 140 degrees, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer chops to platter and brush with reserved 3 tablespoons hoisin mixture. Tent loosely with foil and let rest for 5 minutes.
  3. When pineapple is cool enough to handle, chop into 1/2-inch pieces and combine with scallions, cilantro, jalapeño, ginger, and remaining 1 tablespoon oil in bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve pork with pineapple salsa.

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