August recipe from Town & Country Market: Grilled Pork Chops with Honey Chipotle Glaze & Fresh Plum Salad

Grilled Pork Chops with Honey Chipotle Glaze & Fresh Plum Salad

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 15 Minutes

Yield: 4 Servings

Description: Fire up the grill and make the most of summer with this sweet, smoky, and perfectly caramelized dinner that's impressive enough for guests but easy enough for a weeknight. *Allow 2 hours for marinating time.

Ingredients:

• 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops (about 2 pounds total)
• Honey Chipotle Marinade & Glaze:
• 2 chipotle peppers in adobo, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons plum preserves (or apricot)
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• Fresh Plum Salad:
• 4 ripe plums, cut into wedges
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• Small pinch of kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

Preparation:

1. In a small bowl, combine the chopped chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, lemon zest, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, mustard, coriander, salt, and black pepper. Divide the mixture evenly between two bowls.
2. Stir the olive oil into one portion of the marinade and coat the pork chops well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
3. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Remove the pork from the refrigerator for about 20 minutes before grilling.
4. Add the butter, honey and preserves to the reserved marinade in a small saucepan. Simmer gently for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened and glossy. Stir in apple cider vinegar.
5. Grill the pork chops for 2–3 minutes per side to develop a good sear. Begin brushing with the honey chipotle glaze, turning and basting every couple of minutes until the pork is deeply caramelized and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F, about 10–15 minutes total, depending on thickness. Transfer to a platter and let rest for 5 minutes.
6. Just before serving, toss the plum wedges with the lemon juice, salt, and chopped mint. Serve the glazed pork chops with the fresh plum salad alongside.

Options

• This recipe is just as delicious with pork tenderloin or chicken breasts or thighs. Adjust the cooking time as needed and cook to the appropriate internal temperature.
• If your plums are especially tart, drizzle the salad with a little honey just before serving.

The monthly recipe is courtesy of Town & Country Market 15505 Westminster Way, Shoreline WA 98133. All ingredients in the recipe are available at the Shoreline store.