Gochujang Pork Chops with Red Cabbage, Cashew and Mint Slaw

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Meals

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp. gochujang
  • 4 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp lime zest plus 3 1/2 tbsp. juice (from 2 limes), plus wedges for serving
  • 1 tsp grated peeled fresh ginger
  • 4 bone-in pork chops
  • Grapeseed or canola oil, for grilling
  • 2 tsp light brown sugar
  • 6 cups thinly sliced red cabbage
  • 3/4 cup fresh mint leaves, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup salted cashews, coarsely chopped

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk the gochujang, 2

  2. tbsp. olive oil, 1 tbsp. lime juice, ginger, and 2 tbsp. warm water. Season the sauce with salt and pepper.

  3. In a large bowl, toss 1/4 cup of the sauce with the pork chops until coated. Let marinate at room temp for 20 minutes.

  4. Heat a lightly oiled grill over medium-high heat until very hot. Lightly season the pork chops; grill until charred in spots and cooked through, 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to plates and let rest for 5 minutes.

  5. Meanwhile, transfer the remaining sauce to a small saucepan and stir in the brown sugar. Heat over low until warm, about 2 minutes.

  6. In a large bowl, toss the cabbage, mint, cashews and lime zest with the remaining 2 1/2 tbsp. lime juice and 2 tbsp. olive oil. Season the slaw.

  7. Brush the pork chops with the warm sauce. Serve with the slaw and lime wedges.

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