Thai Pork Chops

Thom Hackett

National Pork Producers Council
Internet address: http://www.nppc.org
Servings: 4

4 boneless pork chops, 1-inch thick
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup water
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon ground ginger
 

DIPPING SAUCE
¼ cup water
2 cloves garlic
2 fresh green chiles
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lime or lemon juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon Thai fish sauce (nam pla)

For marinade...

  1. In a small bowl combine ¼ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup water, 1 clove minced garlic, pepper and ginger. 

  2. Place pork chops in a 1-gallon self-sealing bag, pour marinade over, seal bag and marinate in refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight.

  3. Drain chops, discarding marinade. 

  4. Place chops on a kettle-style grill directly over medium-hot coals. 

  5. Lower grill hood and grill chops for 4-5 minutes, turn chops and grill for 4-5 minutes more until chops are just done.

Meanwhile...

  1. For Dipping Sauce, blend all remaining ingredients in blender container until almost smooth.

  2. Serve with chops.