Back to Recipes
DSC_0202

Grilled Pork Chops with Tomato Vinaigrette

Hidden Stream Farms grilled pork chops over brown basmati rice topped with a sweet cherry tomato vinaigrette 
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 30-35 minutes
This dish is Gluten-Free
Calories: 631 Fat: 30g Carbs: 46g Protein: 41g

ABOUT THE DISH

Vinaigrette is made by mixing an oil with something acidic such as vinegar or lemon juice. The mixture can be enhanced with salt, herbs and/or spices. It’s used most commonly as a salad dressing, but can also be used as a marinade. Traditionally, a vinaigrette consists of 3 parts oil and 1 part vinegar mixed into a stable emulsion.

Ingredients
Cherry Tomatoes
Shallot
Garlic
Red Wine Vinegar
Green Onions
Brown basmati rice
Pork chops
Butter
Featured Ingredient Partners:
pork chops: Hidden Stream Farms - Elgin, MN

Cooking terms for this recipe

Simmer To stew gently below or just at boiling point.
Bias slice Cutting or slicing on a diagonal angle
Toast To lightly heat grains in a sauté pan or pot until they are lightly toasted and aromatic.

What you need

Grill

Medium sauté pan

Small pot with lid

 

Cooking Instructions

DSC_1001
Step 1: COOK THE RICE

Read through the entire recipe before getting started. Heat a small pot over medium high heat. Add the rice and toast for 1-2 minutes, while constantly moving in the pan, until rice has a nutty, earthy smell. Add 1.5 cups of water, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 30 minutes. Water should be absorbed and rice should be soft. While the rice is cooking start your mise en place, step #2.

DSC_0196
Step 2: MISE EN PLACE

Wash and dry all produce. Peel and dice shallot. Mince or grate garlic. Remove the root from green onion and bias slice. Remove pork chops from package, rinse and pat dry.

DSC_0198
Step 3: MAKE THE SAUCE

Heat a large sauté pan with lid over medium heat. Add butter and melt. Add shallot and tomatoes. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until tomatoes are soft.

DSC_0198
Step 4: FINISH THE SAUCE

Add the garlic, green onions and red wine vinegar. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until slightly reduced, cover and remove from heat.

DSC_0200
Step 5: GRILL THE PORK CHOPS

Season pork chops with a pinch of salt and pepper on each side. Add to a hot grill and cook for 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from the grill and rest on a cutting board. If not using a grill, sear the pork chops in a medium sauté pan over medium heat.

DSC_0201
Step 6: PLATE YOUR DISH

Divide the rice between two plates or bowls. Place the grilled chops on the rice and top with warm tomato vinaigrette. Enjoy!