Two bronzed pork chops resting on a white ceramic plate, encrusted with a vibrant red and crisp pear kimchi. The glistening chops are topped with a luscious drizzle of barbeque sauce, and garnished with black sesame seeds and fresh sprigs of cilantro. On the side, there's a small serving of creamy mashed sweet potatoes, offering a seductive pop of orange.

Grilled Pear Kimchi Pork Chops

Name: Grilled Pear Kimchi Pork Chops
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 2 large Pork Chops; 1 large Asian Pear thinly sliced; one half Red Bell Pepper thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon Asian chili powder; 2 teaspoons ginger grated; 3 cloves garlic minced; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 Asian Pear grated; 1/4 cup Soy Sauce; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar; 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil; 1 clove garlic minced; 2 medium sweet potatoes; 1/4 cup cream; to taste salt and pepper; black sesame seeds; fresh cilantro finely chopped

A sweet, savory, spicy Korean-inspired barbeque.

Category Main Course

Prep 30 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Korean

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Low-Carb

Daily recipe · January 02, 2024

A little about this dish

This unique recipe is an exciting twist on traditional Korean barbeque and features the sweetness of ripe pears as a standout ingredient. Packed full with diverse flavors, it offers a delicate balance between sweet, savory, and smoky notes.

Ingredients (for 2)

Large pork chops — 2
Large asian pear — 1 — thinly sliced
Red bell pepper — one half — thinly sliced
Asian chili powder — 1 tablespoon
Ginger — 2 teaspoons — grated
Garlic — 3 cloves — minced
Salt — 1/2 tsp
Asian pear — 1/2 — grated
Soy sauce — 1/4 cup
Brown sugar — 2 tablespoons
Rice vinegar — 1 tablespoon
Sesame oil — 1 tablespoon
Garlic — 1 clove — minced
Medium sweet potatoes — 2
Cream — 1/4 cup
Salt and pepper — to taste
Black sesame seeds —
Fresh cilantro — — finely chopped

Preparation

Step 1 — 🍐🌶️🥣

In a bowl, combine pear, bell pepper, chili powder, ginger, garlic, and salt. Set aside to marinate for about 30 minutes.
Step 2 — 🍐🥘🔥

In a saucepan, combine the grated pear, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and garlic. Simmer on low heat until the sauce slightly thickens.
Step 3 — 🔥🐖🍽️

Preheat your grill over medium heat. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper and grill for about 7 minutes per side or until cooked to your desired doneness. In the last few minutes of grilling, generously brush each side with the barbeque sauce.
Step 4 — 🍠🥣🧂

Boil the sweet potatoes until soft, drain, and mash with cream, salt, and pepper.
Step 5 — 🍠🍽️🌿

Place a dollop of sweet potato mash on the plate, top with a grilled pork chop, spoon a generous amount of pear kimchi, and drizzle with the remaining barbeque sauce. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro.

A final fox tip

For a less spicy version, you can reduce the amount of chili powder in the kimchi. Kids can join in by helping to mash the sweet potatoes!