Char Siu Pork Chop Dinner with Asian Slaw & Snap Peas

🍱 Char Siu Pork Chop Dinner

with Asian Slaw, Grilled Snap Peas, and White Rice

This one brought that perfect balance — smoky-sweet pork chops off the grill, crisp slaw with a tangy kick, and charred snap peas that still snap. Easy to prep, packs serious flavor, and great for warmer nights when you still want to grill and keep things light.

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🥩 Char Siu-Style Grilled Pork Chops

Inspired by Chinese BBQ pork — sticky, sweet, and packed with umami.

Ingredients:

• 4 bone-in pork chops (¾” to 1” thick)
• 3 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine or dry sherry (optional)
• 2 tsp sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ tsp Chinese five spice powder
• Optional: 1–2 drops red food coloring

Instructions:

1. Mix all marinade ingredients. Place pork in a resealable bag or dish and coat.
2. Marinate 4–24 hours in the fridge.
3. Grill over medium-high heat, 3–5 min per side until 140–145°F internal.
4. Rest 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

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🥬 Asian Slaw

Crunchy and refreshing — balances out the rich pork perfectly.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups shredded green or red cabbage
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey or sugar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• Optional: sesame seeds, chili flakes

Instructions:

1. Mix vinegar, soy, honey, and sesame oil.
2. Toss with cabbage, carrots, and green onion.
3. Chill for 15–30 minutes before serving.

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🌿 Grilled Snap Peas

Quick char for a smoky crunch.

Ingredients:

• 12–16 oz sugar snap peas
• 1–2 tsp sesame or avocado oil
• Salt and cracked pepper
• Optional: splash of soy or citrus, sesame seeds

Instructions:

1. Toss peas with oil, salt, and pepper.
2. Grill 2–3 min per side over medium-high heat.
3. Finish with citrus or soy if using.

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🍚 Jasmine Rice

Simple and classic.

• 1 cup jasmine rice
• 2 cups water
• Salt to taste

→ Simmer 15 minutes, covered. Fluff before serving.

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🔢 Macros Breakdown (Per Serving – serves 4)

Pork Chops:

• Calories: 305
• Protein: 31g
• Fat: 17g
• Carbs: 10g

Asian Slaw:

• Calories: 90
• Protein: 1g
• Fat: 5g
• Carbs: 10g

Grilled Snap Peas:

• Calories: 65
• Protein: 3g
• Fat: 3.5g
• Carbs: 6g

Jasmine Rice (½ cup cooked):

• Calories: 105
• Protein: 2g
• Fat: 0g
• Carbs: 23g

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💪 Total Per Person:

• Calories: ~565
• Protein: 37g
• Fat: 25.5g
• Carbs: 49g