PORK CHOPS WITH FIG AND GRAPE AGRODOLCE

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Fresh figs and grapes cooked in balsamic vinegar and honey make an addictively sweet and sour sauce for pork chops in this seasonal fall dinner. A pleasantly bitter radicchio salad offsets all that sweet and sour in just the right way-you're going to want dip it in the sauce as you eat.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Gluten-Free and Fresh     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Dinner     Pork     Pork Chop     Radicchio     Grape     Fig     Rosemary     Fall

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 (1"-thick) bone-in pork chops, preferably Frenched (about 2 pounds)
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon honey, divided
2 cups seedless red grapes, halved (about 10 ounces)
8 ounces fresh black Mission figs, halved
3 sprigs rosemary
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) cold unsalted butter, cubed
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 small head of radicchio (about 10 ounces), leaves separated and cut into medium pieces
1 cup (loosely packed) parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Season pork chops on both sides with 1 1/4 tsp. salt and 1 tsp. pepper.
  • Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over high. Working in batches if needed, sear pork chops until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer chops to a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet; reserve pan drippings in skillet. Roast pork until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 135°F, about 15 minutes. Let pork rest 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat skillet with drippings over medium-high. Add vinegar and cook, scraping up drippings with a wooden spoon. Stir in red pepper flakes, if using, 2 Tbsp. honey, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Add grapes, figs, and rosemary and stir to coat. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened and fruit is softened, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter.
  • Whisk lemon juice, mustard, and remaining 3 Tbsp. oil, 1 tsp. honey, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper in a large bowl. Add radicchio and parsley and toss to coat.
  • Divide radicchio salad and pork chops among plates. Top with agrodolce.

Pawan Menuka
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This recipe was a little too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar in the agrodolce.


Elize Corneelse
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pork chops are always juicy and flavorful, and the agrodolce is the perfect balance of sweet and sour. I highly recommend this recipe.


Ishaya Promise
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This is one of my favorite pork chop recipes. The agrodolce is always a hit with my family and friends. I highly recommend this recipe.


Faatimah Khan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pork chops turned out perfectly. The agrodolce was also delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Anne Wanjiru
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The pork chops were a little dry, but the agrodolce was delicious. I would recommend using a different cut of pork chops next time.


Dr Believe
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I'm not a huge fan of pork chops, but this recipe changed my mind. The agrodolce was the perfect complement to the pork chops, and the whole dish was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Md shemanto
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The pork chops were tender and the agrodolce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


brandon workman
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I made this dish for a dinner party and everyone loved it. The pork chops were juicy and flavorful, and the agrodolce was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.


rana abdulwahab
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The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the agrodolce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Mh Nabi Rahimi
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This pork chop dish was a hit with my family! The fig and grape agrodolce was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, and it really complemented the pork chops. I will definitely be making this again.