Lick Your Chops

Hoisin-Glazed Pork Chops with Rosemary and Cracked Black Pepper

 
Cooking spray 
1/2 cup hoisin sauce

2 sprigs fresh rosemary

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon cracked black peppercorns or coarsely ground black pepper

4 pork loin chops

Salt and ground black pepper 

Coat a stove-top grill pan, outdoor grill or griddle with cooking spray and preheat to medium.  

Combine the hoisin sauce, rosemary sprigs, lemon juice, and cracked black pepper in a small saucepan and set the pan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer. Simmer while the pork cooks (next step).

Season both sides of the pork chops with salt and ground pepper. Add the chops to the hot pan and cook 3 minutes per side.

Brush the hoisin glaze over both sides of the pork chops and cook an additional 2-3 minutes per side, until almost cooked through (still slightly pink in the very center is ideal). Transfer the pork to a serving platter and drizzle any remaining glaze over top. Garnish with extra rosemary if desired. 

Serves 4

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