The first week is easy and filled with enthusiasm. Then reality hits you as you realize the old stand-bys of spaghetti or tostadas are no longer available to you. You have to make a whole new list of "go-to" recipes. And that is a daunting task. This is a journey I have just started. I am keeping my food journal here so that when you are in a rut or are starting to panic you can look here for ideas and perhaps even inspiration.
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Saturday, January 7, 2012

Asian Style Pork Chops



Servings: 4                    Prep Time: 10 min         Total Time: 35 min
o    1/3 cup soy sauce
o    1/4 cup olive oil
o    3 garlic cloves, minced
o    1 t dried ginger or 1 T freshly grated ginger
o    Coarse salt
o    4 pork chops or pork chop loins
o    Pickled Radishes (see below)

Make the marinade: In a liquid measuring cup, whisk together soy sauce,oil, garlic, ginger and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Reserve 1/4 cup marinade for drizzling. Put pork chops and marinade in a shallow dish or plastic bagand turn or toss to coat. Set aside at room temperature, turning occasionally for at least 15 minutes.
Grill or broil:
Heat broiler, with rack 4 inches from heat. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil; set aside. Lift pork chops from dish, leaving some marinade clinging to meat; discard the rest. Arrange on prepared baking sheet. Broil, without turning, until well browned and cooked through, about 15 minutes.
Or you can grill them: which is what I usually do, since I hate to use the oven.
To glaze, brush with pan juices, and drizzle with reserved marinade. Spoon pickled radishes, without their juice, over each pork chop.

Pickled Radishes:
o    2/3 cup red-wine vinegar
o    1/2 cup sugar (optional)
o    Coarse salt
o    15 medium-size red radishes (about 6 ounces), ends trimmed, thinly sliced
In a medium bowl (or quart sized mason jar with lid), stir together vinegar, sugar, and 2 teaspoons coarse salt. Add radishes, and stir to combine. Let stand 30 minutes before serving. Pickled radishes are best used within a few hours but can be kept refrigerated for up to 1 day.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 533
Fat: 23.1g   
Protein: 38.7g
Carbohydrates: 42.1g
Fiber: 0.7g