Grilled Pork Chops with Honey Chipotle Glaze & Fresh Plum Salad
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
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Prep Time:15 Minutes
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Cook Time:PT30M15 Minutes
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Yield:4 Servings
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops (about 2 pounds total)
- Honey Chipotle Marinade & Glaze:
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup honey
- Fresh Plum Salad:
- 4 ripe plums, cut into wedges
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
- 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops (about 2 pounds total)
- Honey Chipotle Marinade & Glaze:
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo, finely chopped
- 12.78g adobo sauce
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 25.56g fresh lemon juice
- 12.78g Worcestershire sauce
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 4.26g kosher salt
- 1.07g freshly ground black pepper
- 25.56g olive oil
- 59.15ml butter
- 59.15ml honey
- Fresh Plum Salad:
- 4 ripe plums, cut into wedges
- 12.78g fresh lemon juice
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 12.78g chopped fresh mint
Fire up the grill and make the most of summer with this sweet, smoky, and perfectly caramelized dinner that's impressive enough for guests but easy enough for a weeknight. *Allow 2 hours for marinating time.
Preparation
STEP 1
In a small bowl, combine the chopped chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, lemon zest, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Divide the mixture evenly between two bowls.
STEP 2
Stir the olive oil into one portion of the marinade and coat the pork chops well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
STEP 3
Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Remove the pork from the refrigerator for about 20 minutes before grilling.
STEP 4
Add the butter and honey to the reserved marinade in a small saucepan. Heat over low heat until the butter is melted and the honey has blended into a smooth, glossy glaze. Keep warm.
STEP 5
Grill the pork chops for 2–3 minutes per side to develop a good sear. Begin brushing with the honey chipotle glaze, turning and basting every couple of minutes until the pork is deeply caramelized and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F, about 10–15 minutes total, depending on thickness. Transfer to a platter and let rest for 5 minutes.
STEP 6
Just before serving, toss the plum wedges with the lemon juice, salt, and chopped mint. Serve the glazed pork chops with the fresh plum salad alongside.
Options
This recipe is just as delicious with pork tenderloin or chicken breasts or thighs. Adjust the cooking time as needed and cook to the appropriate internal temperature.
If your plums are especially tart, drizzle the salad with a little honey just before serving.