GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH BALSAMIC CARAMELIZED PEARS

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The recipe transforms thin supermarket pork chops into an unforgettable-juicy-tender-flavor-packed-lip-smacking pork experience. A combination of brining, marinating, and saucing. All can be prepared ahead except for the last 5 minutes of grilling.

Provided by OSORKIN

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes

Time 2h6m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ quarts water
5 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons white sugar
6 pork loin chops, 1/2 inch thick
½ cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced
½ cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 Vidalia onions, each cut into 8 wedges
2 pears, cored and each cut into 8 wedges
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together the water, kosher salt, and sugar. Add pork chops to this brine, and let them soak for no more than one hour. Drain and discard the brine. Pat pork chops dry with paper towels.
  • In a shallow dish, stir together the olive oil, garlic, and rosemary. Place pork chops in the dish, and turn to coat. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 or 2 hours.
  • Pour the balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, and cook until reduced by 1/2, about 10 minutes. When the vinegar cools, it should be the consistency of syrup.
  • Melt butter with olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high or high heat. Add the onions and pears, and quickly brown being careful to keep the wedges intact. Once the onions and pears are browned, reduce heat to low, and cook for about 7 minutes, or until tender. Stir in the reduced vinegar and salt. The recipe can be prepared up to this point several hours before grilling.
  • Preheat the grill for medium-high heat.
  • Warm pears on a cool section of the grill (in the skillet), while placing the pork chops over the hot part. Cook pork for about 3 minutes per side, or to desired doneness. Remove to a serving plate, cover with aluminum foil and let rest for a few minutes. Uncover, top with the pear onion sauce, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.2 g, Cholesterol 50.2 mg, Fat 30.8 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 14.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 5252.1 mg, Sugar 15.5 g

suzita kc
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Not bad.


Mairaj Bts
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Will try again.


Maxwell Otwori
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Would recommend.


Agaba David
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Overall, a good recipe.


Dumisani Skosana
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Would have liked more sauce.


Md Hossain
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Pork chops were a bit dry.


Admir Bijedic
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A bit too sweet for my taste.


Lerato Msibi
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Great for a special occasion.


Ernest Abam
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Easy to follow recipe.


Lakhwinder Waraich
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Will definitely make again!


Khaled Alsabahy
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Delicious!


XTM TYZ
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Overall, this was a good recipe. The pork chops were juicy and flavorful, and the pears were a nice touch. I would definitely make this dish again.


Saidul Ahmed
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The pork chops were cooked well and the pears were caramelized nicely.


Bekster is the meaning of Cringe
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The pork chops were a bit dry, but the pears were delicious. I think I would try marinating the pork chops next time.


Abdulrehaman Abdulrehaman
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The pork chops were succulent and the pears were caramelized to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Ugochukwu Odumegwu
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the pears were a delicious complement.


Nathan Flatt
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This dish was a bit more work than I expected, but it was well worth the effort. The pork chops were tender and flavorful, and the pears were caramelized to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special meal.


Ronda Hovey
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I've never been a big fan of pork chops, but this recipe changed my mind. The chops were cooked perfectly and the balsamic caramelized pears were a revelation. I'll definitely be making this dish again.


Valerie Baldwin
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These grilled pork chops with balsamic caramelized pears were an absolute delight! The pork chops were juicy and flavorful, while the pears added a sweet and tangy touch. The combination of flavors was simply divine.