Sweet and spicy marinated pork chops

Pork shoulder blade chop is a favorite kind of meat for grilling in Croatia. It is possible to buy this cut in many different already prepared marinades in shops and even though its not a general rule of thumb, usually this meat is less fresh and that's the reason why it is sold pre marinated to hide that fact.

I have been experimenting and trying many different ways of marinating this cut and this recipe is the ultimate way to produce soft, succulent meat from the inside paired with a crispy caramelized outside.
This is achieved with the combination of honey and soy sauce and even though this recipe requires a lot of different spices, once you have them all at hand you can make this recipe many times.
This dish pairs perfectly with baked beans.


Prep time: 1 hour
Cooking time: 20 mins
Total: 1h 20 mins
Serves 2-3

Ingredients:
3-4 pork shoulder blade chops
1 fresh chili sliced or crushed dry chili
1 tbs soy sauce
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 star anis
1 tsp honey
1 tbs rice vinegar
2-3 sprigs of fresh thyme, can be substituted with dry
1 tsp powdered ginger
1 tbs Worcestershire sauce
1 tbs mild ketchup
1 tsp powdered allspice

Method:
In a large bowl, mix all the dry spices except anis.
Add the liquid spices and stir.
Add honey and stir well to get a thick marinade.
Add anis and salt.


Add the pork and rub the marinade all over the meat using your hands.
Add a little bit of cooking oil.


Add the thyme, cover and let it rest in the fridge for an hour.
Take the bowl out of the fridge and leave it at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
Grill the meat or fry in a non stick frying pan for 10 minutes each side.

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