Griddled Pork With Summer Vegetables Recipes

GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH GRILLED VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• Pull kale leaves from their ribs by grabbing the leaves on the stem end and pulling down in one quick motion. Chop into pieces then rinse thoroughly and allow to drain in a strainer.
• In a large sauté pan, place two tablespoons of olive oil and cook garlic over medium heat for 1-2 minutes. Increase heat to medium high and add wet chopped kale (careful - it will splatter) and cook covered for two minutes. Remove lid, stir and cook for two more minutes. Toss with butter and pepper and set aside.
• Preheat grill to high. Brush all sliced vegetables with oil, salt and pepper. Brush pork chops with oil, salt and pepper.
• Grill pork chops for about 2-3 minutes per side or until done.
• At the same time, place all vegetables on the grill* and grill until tender (timing varies between 8 and 15 minutes**). Remove each vegetable from the grill as they become tender. *The pea pods and garlic scapes should be cooked in a grill basket.
• To serve, place cooked kale on a platter, top with the pork chops and surround the platter with each cooked vegetable.

GRILLED THICK CUT PORK CHOPS WITH SUMMER SALSA

Steps:

• 1. For the pork: Preheat a grill to medium and lightly oil the grate. In a small bowl, mix 2 teaspoons kosher salt, chili powder, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Divide mixture evenly among chops and rub all over.
• 2. Place the chops on hot grate over the flame and grill until marked and cooked halfway through, about 10 minutes. Turn the chops and move to a cooler area of the grill; cover and cook until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 140 degrees F to 145 degrees F, about 10 minutes. Transfer chops to a cutting board and rest for 5 minutes.
• 3. For the salsa: Meanwhile, brush the peach quarters with 1 teaspoon oil and place on the grill until marked and softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Roughly chop the peaches, about 3/4-inch pieces, and place in a medium bowl along with the tomatoes and red onion. Add 1/4 teaspoon zest to the bowl along with the lime juice, about 4 teaspoons. Add the herbs, and season with salt and pepper. Serve the chops with the salsa.

GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CHIMICHURRI AND SUMMER VEGGIES

Steps:

• Chimichurri: Place the parsley and the following 7 items in a food processor. Puree 30 seconds, then scrape the sides down and puree again.
• Cut the squash and carrots in half, by length. (Cut fat carrots in quarters.) Place all veggies in a baking dish and add 1/3 cup chimichurri. Sprinkle with salt.
• Rub ¼ cup of chimichurri over the pork loin and sprinkle with salt. Let the veggies and pork marinate for at least 30 minutes.
• Preheat grill to medium heat. Grill the pork for 15-18 minutes, rotating every 4-5 minutes.
• Let the meat rest 5-10 minutes, then slice into ½ inch pieces.
• After the pork comes off the grill, place the veggies on. Grill 3-5 minutes per side. Salt and pepper if needed. Serve the pork with the remaining chimichurri drizzled over the top. Serves 4.

SUMMER GRILLED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Mix the lemon juice, honey, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and basil together in a bowl. Pour about half the marinade into a resealable plastic zipper bag, and place the pork chops in the bag. Squeeze out the air, seal the bag, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (overnight is best). Refrigerate remaining marinade for basting.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• Remove the chops from the bag, and discard the used marinade. Sprinkle chops with salt and black pepper. Grill the chops until browned and the meat is no longer pink inside, 20 to 25 minutes. Baste frequently with the reserved marinade, being sure to let the mixture cook onto the chops. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the center of a chop should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).