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Chop up the flavor!

When you want to impress easily, try these easy-to-make Asian inspired dishes.

Fire up the grill and let the flavor unfold – tender, juicy pork!

Sweet and Sour Grilled Pork Roast

Serves 8 to 10

2 to 3 pound boneless pork loin roast

1 cup brown sugar

3/4 cup teriyaki sauce

3/4 cup dry red wine

3/4 cup chili sauce

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Stir together all ingredients except pork; reserve 1 cup for basting
roast and refrigerate. Add roast to marinade. Refrigerate 8 hours,
or overnight, turning roast occasionally. Prepare a medium-hot
banked fire in covered grill. Remove roast from marinade.

Grill roast over indirect heat for 45 to 60 minutes ( 20 to 22 minutes per pound), until internal temperature reads 145 F. Brush frequently with reserved marinade during the last 15 to 20 minutes of grilling. Let roast rest 10 minutes before slicing to serve.

Thai Pork Chops Serves 4

4 boneless pork loin chops, about 3/4 to 1 inch thick

1/4 cup soy sauce

1/4 cup cilantro, chopped OR

1 tablespoon dried cilantro

3 cloves garlic, crushed (about 3 tablespoons)

3 tablespoons brown sugar

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Juice of 1 whole lime
Whisk together the soy sauce, cilantro, garlic, brown sugar,
vegetable oil and lime juice in a bowl.

In a large baking dish, arrange the pork chops in an even layer.

Pour the marinade over the pork chops, reserving about 1/4 cup of the marinade in the refrigerator for later use.

Marinate the pork chops for 20 to 30 minutes.

Heat an indoor grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat.

Remove pork chops from the marinade, discarding the excess marinade. Place pork chops on the hot grill for 4 minutes on each side, flipping once, until the internal temperature of the pork measures between 145 F (medium rare) and 160 F (medium) on a meat thermometer.