Grilled Pork Chops with Plums, Red Onions, and Arug

Name: Grilled Pork Chops with Plums, Red Onions, and Arugula
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (8 to 10 ounce) boneless pork chops, halved lengthwise to make 4 chops; 1/2 c. plus 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar; 4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 4 plums, thinly sliced; 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced; 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar; 2 tbsp. brown sugar; kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 tsp. dijon; 6 c. baby arugula; Fresh thyme leaves, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 (8 to 10 ounce) boneless pork chops, halved lengthwise to make 4 chops
1/2 c. plus 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar
4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
4 plums, thinly sliced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp. brown sugar
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp. dijon
6 c. baby arugula
Fresh thyme leaves, for garnish

1
Arrange pork chops in a glass baking dish and pour over 1/2 cup red wine vinegar.
2
Let marinate while you prep.
3
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4
Add plums and onion and cook, stirring until beginning to soften, 5 minutes.
5
Add balsamic vinegar and brown sugar and continue cooking until golden, 5 minutes more.
6
Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper.
7
Heat a lightly oiled grill or grill pan over high heat.
8
Remove pork from red wine vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
9
Grill pork chops 4 minutes, then flip and cook 3 to 4 minutes more.
10
Let rest 5 minutes.
11
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together Dijon and remaining tablespoon red wine vinegar.
12
Slowly whisk in remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil.
13
Add arugula and gently toss to coat.
14
Season with salt and pepper.
15
Spoon plum mixture over grilled pork chops and garnish with thyme.
16
Serve with arugula salad.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (8 to 10 ounce) boneless pork chops, halved lengthwise to make 4 chops, 1/2 c. plus 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar, 4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided, 4 plums, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Grilled Pork Chops with Plums, Red Onions, and Arugula 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Grilled Pork Chops with Plums, Red Onions, and Arugula

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Variations & substitutions

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