Serve these succulent pork chops with steamed rice, sautéed snap peas and a cold glass of Grüner Veltliner.

While Grüner pairs well with classic Austrian dishes, its new-found glory is with Asian flavors!

Ingredients

• 4 center-cut, bone-in pork chops, 1½- to 2-inches thick

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 1/4cup hoisin sauce

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce

• 2 tablespoons ginger, peeled and grated

• 2 Cloves garlic, grated

• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil

Directions

1. Preheat grill to medium (or use a grill pan over medium-high heat).
2. Generously season each side of the pork chops with salt and pepper.
3. In a bowl, combine the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, ginger, garlic and sesame oil.
4. Place the pork chops on the grill and cover. Cook for 4 minutes. Flip the chops, brush with the hoisin sauce mixture, then re-cover and cook for 4 minutes. Flip and brush again, then cover and cook for 2 minutes. Flip and baste one last time, then cover and cook for 2 minutes longer.
5. Remove the chops from the grill, tent with foil, and let stand for 5 minutes.
6. Serve hot with extra sauce on the side.