Bold, savory, and packed with heat, these Korean Chili Pork Chops are grilled until juicy with a gentle char, then finished with a bright Leek & Sesame Relish for freshness and crunch. A sprinkle of fried shallots, garlic chips, and parsley adds the perfect crispy finish, making this dish feel vibrant and flavorful.
Recipe
Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 10 minutes resting)
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Servings: 4 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops
- Korean Chili Seasoning (see recipe below)
- Leek & Sesame Relish (see recipe below)
- Fried shallots, for garnish
- Fried garlic chips, for garnish
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
Season the Pork Chops
- Generously season both sides of the pork chops with the Korean Chili Seasoning.
- Let them rest for 10 minutes.
Preheat the Wildfire Grill
- Set to medium-high heat and preheat while the pork chops rest.
Grill the Pork Chops
- Place the pork chops on the grill and cook for 3 minutes.
- Flip and cook for another 3 minutes, until they develop gentle char marks.
Plate and Serve
- Remove from the Wildfire grill and plate.
- Arrange dollops of Leek & Sesame Relish on top.
- Sprinkle with fried shallots and fried garlic chips.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Korean Chili Seasoning Recipe
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Yield: Enough for 4 pork chops
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Korean chili flakes (gochugaru)
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon coriander
- 1/8 teaspoon cumin
Instructions
Combine
- Add all ingredients to a small bowl.
Mix
- Stir until fully combined.
Use
- Apply generously to both sides of the pork chops before grilling.
Leek & Sesame Relish Recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Yield: About 1 cup
Ingredients
- 1 cup finely chopped leeks
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon roasted sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon roasted sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Combine
- Add leeks, parsley, sesame seeds, lemon juice, sesame oil, and salt to a small bowl.
Mix
- Stir until fully combined.
Use
- Spoon dollops directly onto the plated pork chops.
