Vanilla Peach Pork Chops with Green Onion Slaw



Vanilla Peach Pork Chops with Green Onion Slaw
Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 40 mins Marinate: 6 hrs Grill: 8 mins
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Vanilla Peach Pork Chops with Green Onion Slaw
Ingredients
  • Pork Chops
  • 4
    non-enhanced boneless pork loin chops, cut 3/4 to 1 inch thick (about 1 lb.)
  • 1
    cup water
  • 1
    tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1
    tablespoon sugar
  • 2
    teaspoons vanilla
  • Green Onion Slaw
  • 2
    cups shredded red cabbage
  • 1
    cup thin, bite-size strips green onion
  • 1/2
    cup golden raisins
  • 1/3
    cup snipped fresh cilantro
  • 1
    fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped*
  • 1/4
    cup lime juice
  • 3
    tablespoons olive oil
  • 2
    tablespoons honey
  • 2
    tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 2
    large peaches or nectarines, halved and pitted
  • 1
    tablespoon olive oil
  • 2
    tablespoons peach preserves
  • 1
    tablespoon horseradish mustard
  • 1/2
    teaspoon vanilla
  • Fresh cilantro sprigs
Directions

1. Place pork chops in large plastic bag set in deep bowl. For brine, in small bowl combine water, salt, sugar, and 2 tsp. vanilla. Stir until salt and sugar are dissolved. Add to chops in bag. Seal bag; turn to coat. Refrigerated 6 to 24 hours.

2. In large bowl combine cabbage, green onion, raisins, snipped cilantro, and jalapeno pepper. In small bowl whisk together lime juice, 3 Tbsp. olive oil, and the honey. Add to cabbage mixture; toss to coat. Cover and chill 30 minutes before serving.

3. Pat brown sugar onto cut sides of peach halves. Drizzle with 1 Tbsp. olive oil. In small bowl combine preserves, mustard, and 1/2 tsp. vanilla. Drain chops, discarding brine. Pat chops dry with paper towels. Spread preserves mixture on both sides of chops.

4. For charcoal grill, grill peaches and chops on rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals. Grill peaches 4 to 6 minutes or until lightly browned and just tender, turning once halfway through grilling. Grill chops 7 to 9 minutes or until slightly pink in the center (160 degrees F), turning once halfway through grilling. (For gas grill, preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium. Add peach halves and chops to grill rack over heat. Cover; grill as above.)

5. Serve chops with slaw and sliced peaches. Garnish with cilantro sprigs. Makes 4 servings.

From the Test Kitchen
  • Note *Hot chile peppers contain volatile oils. Avoid direct contact and wear plastic or rubber gloves. If bare skin touches the chile peppers, wash well with soap and water.
Nutrition Facts (Vanilla Peach Pork Chops with Green Onion Slaw)
  • Servings Per Recipe 4,
  • Calories 595,
  • Protein (gm) 26,
  • Carbohydrate (gm) 58,
  • Fat, total (gm) 30,
  • Cholesterol (mg) 68,
  • Saturated fat (gm) 7,
  • Monosaturated fat (gm) 17,
  • Polyunsaturated fat (gm) 3,
  • Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 4,
  • Sugar, total (gm) 47,
  • Vitamin A (IU) 1555,
  • Vitamin C (mg) 48,
  • Thiamin (mg) 1,
  • Riboflavin (mg) 0,
  • Niacin (mg) 7,
  • Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 1,
  • Folate (µg) 48,
  • Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 1,
  • Sodium (mg) 1556,
  • Potassium (mg) 1028,
  • Calcium (DV %) 81,
  • Iron (DV %) 3,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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Reviews (1)
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roehrich82 wrote:

We have made this recipe twice. A short cut way for the slaw is to purchase the bagged cole slaw from the store. It saves a bunch of time if you're making it a week night meal. The pork chops were delicious. The first time our peaches were not completely ripe, but they tasted awesome after grilling.

10/1/2011 01:42:17 PM Report Abuse

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