Grilled Pork Chops with Saté Sauce

Directions

1. 1.

   sliced cucumber; chopped peanuts; lime wedges

2. 2.

   Purée all ingredients except pork in a blender. Transfer to a small heavy saucepan and bring to a simmer, stirring, over medium-low heat. Thin sauce if desired with 1 to 2 Tbsp water.

3. 3.

   Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium-high heat for gas).

4. 4.

   Pat pork dry, then sprinkle all over with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper.

5. 5.

   Oil grill rack, then grill pork, covered only if using a gas grill, turning once, until just cooked through, about 5 minutes total. Serve with sauce.

6. 6.

   Perfect Steamed Rice or Cumin Herb Rice Pilaf