Grilled Pork Chops With Cherry Peppers, Cipolline O

Name: Grilled Pork Chops With Cherry Peppers, Cipolline Onions And Balsamic Vinegar
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: course kosher salt; 1/4 cup plus 1.5 tsps sugar; 4 8-ounce pork chops with rib bone attached; 1 lb cipolline or pearl onions; 1/4 cup and 1 tbs extra virgin olive oil; 2 red, yellow or orange bell peppers; 1 small red onion; 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper; 8 pickled cherry peppers, 4 seeded and thinly sliced, 4 left whole for garnish; aged balsamic vinegar

Servings: persons

1
Whisk 1/2 cup kosher salt, 1/4 cup sugar, and 8 cups water. Add pork chops. Cover and refrigerate overnight
2
Blanch cipolline onions in boiling water 1 minute. Drain, cool slightly and peel.
3
Heat 1/4 cup oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add cipolline onions and cook until tender and browned in spots, 8-10 minutes. Transfer onions and oil to medium bowl.
4
Increase heat to high and heat 1 tbs oil. Add bell peppers and red onion; saute till softened. Add crushed pepper and 1 1/2 tsp sugar. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer till vegetables are tender. Stir in reserved cipolline onions and sliced peppers. Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover, chill, and reheat.
5
Prepare barbeque (high heat). Remove pork chops from brine, pat dry. salt and pepper to taste. Brush with oil. Grill about 5 minutes per side.
6
Place one pork chop on each plate. Spoon bell pepper mixture over. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and garnish with whole cherry pepper

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: course kosher salt, 1/4 cup plus 1.5 tsps sugar, 4 8-ounce pork chops with rib bone attached, 1 lb cipolline or pearl onions, and more.

Yes, Grilled Pork Chops With Cherry Peppers, Cipolline Onions And Balsamic Vinegar falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Grilled Pork Chops With Cherry Peppers, Cipolline Onions And Balsamic Vinegar

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