From yikes_edoc@hotmail.com Mon Feb 13 15:42:56 2006 Date: Sun, 12 Feb 2006 17:42:54 +0000 (UTC) From: Edoc Newsgroups: rec.food.recipes Subject: Hoisin Pork Chop Sandwiches with Pineapple Relish Followup-To: rec.food.cooking, rec.food.recipes Hoisin Pork Chop Sandwiches with Pineapple Relish Highly flavored grilled chops tucked in pita bread and topped with a spicy fruit salsa make a complete meal. Simply serve with chips. 8 thin boneless pork chops, about 2 ounces each 1/2 cup hoisin sauce 1 tablespoon mild vinegar 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon sesame oil 4 pita pocket breads, halved 1 (15 1/2-ounce) can pineapple tidbits in juice, drained 1 jalapeno chile, minced* 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 green onions, chopped 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro Salt and pepper Make Pineapple Relish: In medium bowl, stir together pineapple, jalapeno, lime juice, honey, olive oil, green onion and cilantro. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cover and set aside. Place pork chops in self-sealing bag; in small bowl stir together hoisin, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and sesame oil. Pour hoisin mixture over pork; seal bag and toss gently to coat well; set aside for 30 minutes. Prepare medium-hot fire in grill. Remove chops from bag (discard any remaining marinade) and grill directly over fire for about 2 minutes per side, until nicely browned. Place pork chop in each pita half, top with some Pineapple Relish. Makes 6 to 8 servings. *Always wear rubber gloves when handling hot chiles. Nutrition Facts Calories 400 calories Protein 32 grams Fat 10 grams Sodium 580 milligrams Cholesterol 60 milligrams Saturated Fat 2 grams Carbohydrates 47 grams Source: -- Rec.food.recipes is moderated by Patricia Hill at recipes@swcp.com. Only recipes and recipe requests are accepted for posting. Please allow several days for your submission to appear. Archives: http://www.cdkitchen.com/rfr/ http://recipes.alastra.com/