Grilled Miso-Marinated Pork Chops with Sesame Slaw

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Juicy pork chops marinated in a sweet miso sauce, grilled to perfection and served with a crunchy sesame cabbage slaw. This japanese-inspired pork ready in about 30 minutes pairs about 1 inch thick bone-in pork chops, white miso paste, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 2 minced garlic cloves to create the marinade.
  2. Step 2: Place 4 bone-in pork chops in a resealable bag and pour the marinade over them, ensuring each chop is coated. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably 3 hours.
  3. Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove pork chops from marinade and grill for 5-6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 145°F and chops have nice grill marks.
  4. Step 4: Meanwhile, toss 3 cups thinly sliced green cabbage, 1 julienned carrot, 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper in a bowl to make a crunchy slaw.
  5. Step 5: Rest pork chops for 5 minutes before serving with the sesame slaw on the side.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Grilled Miso-Marinated Pork Chops with Sesame Slaw take to make?

Total time is about 30 minutes (15 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Grilled Miso-Marinated Pork Chops with Sesame Slaw?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep white miso paste from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Grilled Miso-Marinated Pork Chops with Sesame Slaw?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Grilled Miso-Marinated Pork Chops with Sesame Slaw for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Grilled Miso-Marinated Pork Chops with Sesame Slaw?

Japanese pork like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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