Asian-Style Pork Chops

Ingredients

• 4 Quebec pork chops (bone-in), about 1-in. (2.5-cm) thick
• 1 tbsp. 15 mL anise seeds
• 1 tbsp. 15 mL fennel seeds
• 1 tbsp. 15 mL coriander seeds
• 1 tbsp. 15 mL lemon zest
• 2 tbsp. 30 mL grated or finely chopped peeled ginger
• 1 tsp. 5 mL ground cinnamon
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
• Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Marinated cucumber salad

• 2 medium cucumbers, seeded and finely sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ½ jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 tbsp. 30 mL sunflower seed oil
• 2 tbsp. 30 mL rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp. 15 mL honey
• 2 tsp. 10 mL soy sauce
• 2 tsp. 10 mL fish sauce (nuoc-mam)
• Freshly ground pepper, to taste