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Asian
Pork Chops
FOR THE PORK CHOPS:
1/4 cup of soy sauce
2 tablespoons of sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon of anise seed, ground in a spice mill to make a
powder
6 pork loin chops (about 6 oz. each), cut 1/2-inch thick
To make the pork chops: In a small bowl combine soy sauce,
sesame oil, garlic, and anise powder. Place pork chops in a
large plastic resealable bag. Pour marinade over chops;
close bag. Marinate in refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours,
turning occasionally.
FOR THE SAUCE:
1 cup of chicken broth
2 roasted red peppers, quartered
5 apricots (about 1/2 lb.), halved and pits removed or 5
dried apricots
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 1/2 teaspoon of finely grated lemon zest
Soy sauce
Jasmine rice
Meanwhile, make the sauce: In a 2-quart saucepan place
chicken broth, roasted red peppers, apricots, garlic, and
lemon zest.
Simmer over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
In a blender or food processor, puree until smooth and
thickened. Adjust consistency by adding more chicken stock
to thin or using heat to reduce and thicken, as needed. Add
soy sauce, to taste. Keep warm.
Remove chops from bag; discard marinade. Place chops in
center of cooking grate. Grill 12 to 16 minutes for medium,
17 to 20 minutes for well done.
Turn at least once during grill time. |
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