Grilled Pork Paillards Recipes

GRILLED PORK PAILLARDS

Steps:

• Place a pork chop between 2 layers of plastic wrap on work surface. using a meat pounder, pound to 1/4 in thickness. Repeat with remaining pork chops.
• Transfer to a nonmetal container. Add balsamic vinegar and oil. marinate, covered, in the refrigerator 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat a grill or grill pan to med-high heat. Remove pork from marinade; season with salt and pepper.
• Grill until cooked through and browned on both sides, about 1 minute per side.
• Serve hot, garnished with basil and tomatoes.

PORK PAILLARDS WITH GRILLED PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Cut open two sides of a resealable plastic bag. Place 1 chop in bag; pound to 1/4-inch thickness using a meat pounder. Transfer to a nonmetal container. Repeat with remaining chops. Add marinade. Chill 2 hours.
• Heat a grill or grill pan. Brush pineapple with 1 tablespoon olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until browned, about 4 minutes, turning as needed. Transfer to cutting board; cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
• Remove pork from marinade; season with salt and pepper. Grill until cooked through and browned on both sides,1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side. Combine lettuce, cilantro, lime juice, remaining olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl; toss to combine. Serve with pork paillards, chopped pineapple, and halved limes.

HERBED PORK PAILLARDS WITH SUNDRIED TOMATO BUTTER AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• For the compound butter: In a bowl, combine the softened butter with the sundried tomatoes, sage, parsley, Cajun spice, and salt. Whisk together until well blended. Transfer the mixture to a piece of parchment paper and roll into a cigar shape about 1 1/2 inches thick. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• For the pork: Slice the loin into 3/4-inch thick slices, and then one by one, cover with plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet until each slice is flat and even (about a 1/4-inch thick).
• Season the flour with salt and pepper, and then dredge the pork in the seasoned flour.
• Heat the oil in a heavy bottom saucepan over medium-high heat. Season the pork with salt and pepper. Once the oil has heated, add the floured pork to the pan and allow to cook until browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce the heat, flip, add some thyme and parsley, and repeat the process on the second side until finished cooking, 2 to 3 minutes. Once cooked, remove from the pan and keep warm. Repeat the process until all the pork is cooked.
• For the asparagus: Bring a pot of water to a boil and add salt. Trim the woody bottoms of the asparagus and peel the stalks. Blanch in the boiling water until bright green, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the water and season with salt and pepper.
• Place asparagus in the center of a serving plate, arrange the pieces of cooked pork on top, and top with a 1/4-inch disk of sundried tomato butter. Garnish with parsley. Store the remaining butter wrapped in plastic in the refrigerator.

GRILLED PORK PAILLARDS

Steps:

• Place a pork chop between two layers of plastic wrap on work surface. Using a meat pounder, pound to 1/4-inch thickness. Repeat with remaining pork chops. Transfer to a large resealable plastic bag or nonmetal container. Add balsamic vinegar and oil. Marinate, covered, in the refrigerator 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Remove pork from marinade; season with salt and pepper. Grill until cooked through and browned on both sides, about 1 minute per side. Serve hot, garnished with basil and tomatoes.

PORK PAILLARDS WITH SOUR CREAM-PAPRIKA SAUCE

Steps:

• Season pork paillards on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 5 or 6 paillards, and saute on 1 side until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip, and saute paillards until cooked through, about 1 minute. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining paillards.
• Add dry white wine to skillet, and deglaze the pan, scraping brown bits from bottom with a wooden spoon, until wine reduces by half, about 1 minute. Add chicken stock and any plate juices. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer until sauce reduces by half, about 2 minutes. Gradually stir in sour cream and paprika. Season to taste, and sprinkle with more paprika if desired.