Grilled Veal or Pork Chops with Marsala Fig Sauce,

Name: Grilled Veal or Pork Chops with Marsala Fig Sauce, Lemon-Ricotta Orzo, Celery and Mushroom Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salt; 1/2 pound orzo; 4 (1 1/2-inch thick) bone-in veal or pork chops; 6 teaspoons grill seasoning; 2 teaspoons fennel seeds; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 16 dried figs, coarsely chopped; 2/3 cup marsala wine; 4 to 5 sprigs fresh thyme; Coarsely ground black pepper; 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1 heart celery, thinly sliced on an angle, 3 to 4 cups; 4 large portabella mushroom caps, thinly sliced; 1 cup flat leaf parsley leaves; 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese; 2 lemons, zest and juice divided; Parmigianino Reggiano, for shaving; 1 box frozen peas; A handful of flat leaf parsley, finely chopped

Servings: persons

Salt
1/2 pound orzo
4 (1 1/2-inch thick) bone-in veal or pork chops
6 teaspoons grill seasoning
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
2 teaspoons ground coriander
16 dried figs, coarsely chopped
2/3 cup marsala wine
4 to 5 sprigs fresh thyme
Coarsely ground black pepper
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 heart celery, thinly sliced on an angle, 3 to 4 cups
4 large portabella mushroom caps, thinly sliced
1 cup flat leaf parsley leaves
1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
2 lemons, zest and juice divided
Parmigianino Reggiano, for shaving
1 box frozen peas
A handful of flat leaf parsley, finely chopped

1
Heat the water to a boil for pasta.
2
Season the water with salt and cook pasta to al dente.
3
Heads up: you will need to add 1 box of peas the last minute of cooking time to the water.
4
Pat chops dry.
5
Mix the grill seasoning, seeds and coriander and rub the mixture into the chops.
6
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
7
In a small pot over medium low heat combine the figs, Marsala and thyme.
8
Season with some black pepper and gently reduce 15 minutes.
9
Heat about 2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
10
When oil smokes, sear chops 2 minutes on each side and transfer to oven for 10 minutes.
11
Slice the celery and mushrooms and combine with parsley.
12
In a pasta bowl, combine the zest of 2 lemons with ricotta cheese, salt and pepper.
13
Dress the celery and mushrooms with the juice of 2 lemons and 1/4 cup oil, season with salt and pepper and top with lots of shaved Parmesan.
14
Add peas to orzo, cook 1 minute.
15
Drain the orzo and peas and add to the lemon ricotta.
16
Toss to combine and adjust salt and pepper, to taste.
17
Serve chops with figs on top and ricotta orzo and celery and mushroom salad along side.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salt, 1/2 pound orzo, 4 (1 1/2-inch thick) bone-in veal or pork chops, 6 teaspoons grill seasoning, and more.

Yes, Grilled Veal or Pork Chops with Marsala Fig Sauce, Lemon-Ricotta Orzo, Celery and Mushroom Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Grilled Veal or Pork Chops with Marsala Fig Sauce, Lemon-Ricotta Orzo, Celery and Mushroom Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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