Grilled Pork Chops with Saté Sauce

This make for a fast and easy take on a Southeast Asian specialty dish.  Serve it with steamed rice or cumin scented rice for a terrific, fast weekday meal.

1/2 c. unsalted roasted peanuts
1/3 c. well-stirred canned unsweetened coconut milk
2 Tbsp. water
1 1/2 to 2 Tbsp. roasted red-chile paste or red-curry paste (preferably Thai Kitchen)
1 1/2 Tbsp. Asian fish sauce
1 Tbsp. chopped shallot
2 tsp. cider vinegar
1 tsp. sugar
4 thin (1/3-inch) bone-in pork chops (1 1/2 pounds total)

Garnish:

sliced cucumber; chopped peanuts; lime wedges

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

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.

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

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 and Enjoy!