Pork Chops with Nectarine Relish
Ingredients
¼ cup pine nuts
4 six-ounce center-cut boneless pork chops, about 1 inch thick
Olive oil, for brushing
Salt and freshly ground pepper
4 firm nectarines, halved and pitted
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
½ small red onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon shredded basil
Directions
1. Light a grill. In a skillet, toast the pine nuts over high heat, stirring, until golden, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
2. Brush the chops with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the chops over high heat, turning once, until cooked through, 10 to 11 minutes. Transfer to a plate; let rest for 5 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, brush the nectarines with olive oil and grill cut side down until browned, about 3 minutes. Turn and grill until charred and softened, about 2 minutes longer; cut into 1/2-inch dice. Put the nectarines in a bowl and stir in the vinegar and honey. Add the onion, basil and pine nuts and season with salt and pepper. Serve the pork chops topped with the relish.
4 SERVINGS
TOTAL TIME 30 MIN
Recommended Wine:
A fruity, flamboyant Australian red like the 2002 Tintara McLaren Vale Shiraz or 2002 Grant Burge Barossa Vines Shiraz.
From Food & Wine Magazine