This Asian take on grilled pork chops blends honey, soy sauce, and ginger for a sweet and savory glaze. Grill the bok choy only until char marks form and the outer leaves begin to wilt.

　　

Ingredients

serves 4

　　1 cup long-grain white rice

　　2 tablespoons rice vinegar (unseasoned)

　　1/4 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes

　　Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

　　2 tablespoons honey

　　1 teaspoon soy sauce

　　1 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger

　　Vegetable oil, for grill

　　4 bone-in pork rib chops (2 to 2 1/2 pounds)

　　4 heads baby bok choy, halved lengthwise

　　1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

　　

Step 1

Heat grill to high (see page 367 for instructions). Meanwhile, cook rice until tender according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork, then stir in vinegar and red-pepper flakes; season with salt. Cover to keep warm.

　　

Step 2

While the rice is cooking, make the glaze: Stir together honey, soy sauce, and ginger in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper.

　　

Step 3

When grill is hot, lightly oil grates. Season pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper. Grill pork until an instant-read thermometer inserted in center (avoiding bones) registers 145°F, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Brush pork with glaze, and grill 30 seconds more per side. Transfer pork to a plate to rest.

　　

Step 4

In a bowl, drizzle bok choy with sesame oil. Season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Grill until lightly charred on both sides and leaves begin to wilt, 1 to 3 minutes. Transfer to plate with chops. Serve pork and bok choy with seasoned rice alongside.

　　

Substitution

Step 5

If you can’t find baby bok choy, use 2 heads regular bok choy: Cut it into uniform pieces, and then quickly sauté before grilling.

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