Recipe: Grilled Asian Pork Chops with Baby Bok Choy

GRILLED ASIAN PORK CHOPS WITH BABY BOK CHOY

1/3 cup black bean garlic sauce
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons Asian sesame oil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped, peeled fresh ginger
4 boneless center-cut pork chops (about 8 ounces each)
4 baby bok choy, halved lengthwise
FOR SERVING:
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
4 lime wedges
Toasted sesame seeds

Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).

Whisk together black bean sauce, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice and ginger in shallow dish. Set 2 tablespoons marinade aside. Add pork to remaining marinade; let stand 20 minutes.

Remove pork from marinade; discard marinade. Brush cut side of bok choy with reserved 2 tablespoons marinade.

Grill pork until just cooked through and thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 145 degrees, about 5 minutes per side.

Grill bok choy until softened and lightly charred, about 5 minutes total.

TO SERVE:
Divide pork and bok choy among 4 plates. Sprinkle with cilantro, garnish with lime wedges and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.

Makes 4 servings
Source: Bon Appetit magazine