Asian Spice Rubbed Pork Chops W Wild Mushroom Soy Vinaigrette Recipe

Ingredients for Asian Spice Rubbed Pork Chops W Wild Mushroom Soy Vinaigrette

• Sweet Paprika
• Dry Mustard
• Salt
• Fresh Ground Black Pepper
• Ground Star Anise
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• Ground Allspice
• Cayenne
• 3 tbsp peanut oil (plus 1/2 cup for vinaigrette)
• 1/2 cup chopped shallots
• Fresh Ginger
• Garlic Cloves
• Mixed Mushrooms
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• Rice Vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• Toasted Sesame Oil
• Fresh Cilantro
• 4 pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
• Vegetable Oil

How to Make Asian Spice Rubbed Pork Chops W Wild Mushroom Soy Vinaigrette

1. **Spice Rub:** Combine 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp onion powder, 1 tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional) in a bowl. Mix well.
2. **Mushrooms:** Heat 3 tbsp peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 cup chopped shallots, 2 tbsp minced ginger, and 2 cloves minced garlic. Cook, stirring, until softened (about 5 minutes). Do not brown.
3. Raise heat to high. Add 1 lb mixed wild mushrooms (shiitake, oyster, cremini). Cook, stirring often, until tender (about 8 minutes).
4. In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tsp sesame oil.
5. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup peanut oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Gently stir in the cooked mushrooms and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning. Set aside at room temperature.
8. **Pork Chops:** Preheat grill to high heat. Brush 4 pork chops (about 1 inch thick) with oil. Generously rub one side of each chop with the spice rub.
9. Grill rub-side down until charred and crusty (4-5 minutes).
10. Flip chops, reduce heat to medium, or move to a cooler part of the grill. Close the grill lid and cook until cooked through (6-7 minutes).
11. Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
12. Spoon the mushroom vinaigrette over each pork chop and serve immediately.