GRILLED TAIWANESE PORK CHOPS for the Lunar New Year | Weber Q Griddle

pork chops

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken breast is leaner while pork shoulder is more economical.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium option reduces sodium intake.

rice wine

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a similar tang.

five-spice powder

🥗Healthier: cinnamon and star anise

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Cinnamon and star anise mimic the flavor profile.

Cut slits around the edge of each pork chop to prevent curling during cooking.

Prepare marinade in a Ziploc bag with soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, pressed garlic, and five spice powder.

Add pork chops to the marinade, seal the bag, and shake to coat. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

After marinating, sprinkle cornstarch on both sides of the pork chops and smooth it on to create a light paste.

Preheat the Weber Q griddle with olive oil for 15 minutes on medium-high heat.

Add pork chops to the griddle, pressing down for full contact, and cook for 4-5 minutes on the first side.

Flip the pork chops and cook for another 4-5 minutes until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 145°F.

Cooking Techniques

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