Spicy Thai Pork Chops

  • 2 large garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp cilantro leaves
  • 2 tbsp peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil 
  •  1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 tsp sambal oelek
  • 1/2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 tablespoon Asian fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 pork chops
  1.         In a food processor, pulse the garlic and cilantro until finely chopped. Add all of the remaining ingredients except the pork; pulse until a paste forms. Spread 1/4 cup of the paste over thepork chops. 
  2.  In a saucepan, whisk remaining paste with 2 tbsp of water. Warm the sauce in the microwave.            
  3. Light a grill. Grill the chops until no longer pink.
  4. Transfer the chops to a platter. Spoon some warm peanut sauce over the pork and serve, passing the extra sauce on the side.

 

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