Name: Grilled Hoisin-Glazed Pork Chops with Pineapple Salsa
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1/2 pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch-thick rings; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil; 1/2 cup hoisin sauce; 3 tablespoons rice vinegar; 8 (3- to 4-ounce) bone-in center-cut pork chops, 1/2 inch thick, trimmed; Salt and pepper; 3 scallions, sliced thin; 1/4 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

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.

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.

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.