MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Double Thick Grilled Pork Chop w/Ginger Plum Bbq Sauce Categories: Tv-food, Pork, Bbq, Fruits, Oriental Yield: 4 Servings MMMMM---------------------------SAUCE-------------------------------- 6 Plums; peeled and quartered 2 oz Ginger 1 cl Garlic; crushed, chopped 6 oz Hosin sauce; + more for - garnish 8 oz Light brown sugar 8 oz Water 2 oz Soy sauce 1 pc Star anise; ground 2 oz Cider vinegar 2 Scallions MMMMM----------------------------MEAT--------------------------------- Pork loin Salt 1 tb Rice wine vinegar 1/2 ts Sesame oil 1/2 ts Chile flakes 3 oz Bean sprouts 1/2 lb Carrots; julienned 1/2 lb Cucumber; julienned 3 Scallions 1 ts Salt 1/2 ts Sugar Chinese pancakes Preparation of Ginger Plum BBQ Sauce: Simmer plums, ginger, 1 clove garlic, Hoisin sauce, brown sugar, 2 tb water, soy sauce, and star anise, 20 minutes or until plums are loose. Add vinegar and simmer, uncovered, stirring constantly until sauce thickens, about 10 minutes. Discard star anise, strain and stir in scallions. Preparation of Meat: Trim loin into double thick chops, marinate in BBQ sauce overnight, and grill to desired temperature. Preparation of Mu-shu Pancake Filling: In a large bowl, combine one large clove clove garlic, 1/4 ts salt, 3 tb soy sauce, 1 tb rice wine vinegar, 1/2 ts sesame oil, and 1/2 ts chile flakes and whisk to combine. Add 2 ounces bean sprouts, 1/2 lb carrots, 1/2 lb seeded and julienned english cucumber, 2 to 3 scallions cut into narrow ribbons, 1 ts salt, and 1/2 ts sugar. Combine well and let sit for two hours. Warm pancakes, spread Hoisin sauce on pancake, fill with vegetables and roll. Presentation: Place pork loin on a plate. Garnish with two filled, rolled, warmed mu-shu pancakes. Garnish with fresh cilantro. Garnish Option: Make a reduction of duck stock, star anise, and plum wine. Reduce to glaze and lightly puddle on plate before adding pork chop and mu-shu pancakes. Recipe by John Tesar; Chef du Jour Cooking Show #DJ9424 MM Format by Dave Drum - 10 December 1999 Uncle Dirty Dave's Kitchen MMMMM