Add some spice to your pork chops! This recipe features Chinese 5-spice seasoning, which is a combo of star anise, fennel seeds, Szechuan peppercorns, whole cloves, and cinnamon sticks.

Five-Spice Sticky Pork Chops

Combine 1/2 teaspoon Chinese 5-spice seasoning, salt, and pepper; sprinkle and rub onto both sides of pork chops. Let stand at room temperature 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, stir together kung pao sauce, honey, and remaining 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice seasoning. Cook over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

Preheat a charcoal or gas grill for direct grilling over medium heat (350 degrees).

Grill pork hcops 15 minutes, turning once halfway through. Brush with sauce mixture. Grill 8 to 10 minutes more or until pork reaches 145 degrees, turning frequently and brushing with additional sauce. Transfer chops to a clean cutting board. Loosely cover with foil; let rest 3 minutes.

To serve, garnish with toasted sesame seeds. Cut each chop horizontally between the bones into 2 pieces.