Fire Up the Grill for Korean-Inspired Pork Chops Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup spicy kimchi
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons gochujang
- 2 tablespoons grated fresh gingerroot
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 4 grated garlic cloves
- 4 (6-ounce) bone-in pork loin chops
- 8 whole green onions, roots trimmed
- Combine the first six ingredients (through garlic) in a mini food processor. Process until smooth
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 472g | |
| Calories 216 | |
| Calories from Fat 18 | 8% |
| Total Fat 2.02g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat 0.6g | 2% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 965mg | 40% |
| Potassium 950mg | 27% |
| Total Carbs 46.46g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.3g | 24% |
| Sugars 26.64g | 18% |
| Protein 6.15g | 10% |
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