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
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 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

Category Main Course

Prep 30 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Korean

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Low-Carb

Daily Recipe: January 02, 2024

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.

Additional

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!