Pork Chop Veggie Medley Recipes

GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH GRILLED VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• Pull kale leaves from their ribs by grabbing the leaves on the stem end and pulling down in one quick motion. Chop into pieces then rinse thoroughly and allow to drain in a strainer.
• In a large sauté pan, place two tablespoons of olive oil and cook garlic over medium heat for 1-2 minutes. Increase heat to medium high and add wet chopped kale (careful - it will splatter) and cook covered for two minutes. Remove lid, stir and cook for two more minutes. Toss with butter and pepper and set aside.
• Preheat grill to high. Brush all sliced vegetables with oil, salt and pepper. Brush pork chops with oil, salt and pepper.
• Grill pork chops for about 2-3 minutes per side or until done.
• At the same time, place all vegetables on the grill* and grill until tender (timing varies between 8 and 15 minutes**). Remove each vegetable from the grill as they become tender. *The pea pods and garlic scapes should be cooked in a grill basket.
• To serve, place cooked kale on a platter, top with the pork chops and surround the platter with each cooked vegetable.

ORANGE-GLAZED PORK CHOPS, ROASTED VEGETABLE MEDLEY AND ALMOND RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.Dress the vegetables with olive oil, salt and pepper, and arrange on the baking sheet. Roast veggies 18-20 minutes until tender and crispy at edges. Douse with lemon juice and transfer to serving bowl.For the rice, melt butter in a saucepot over medium heat. Add nuts and spaghetti, and toast to golden. Add rice and stir a minute more; season with salt and pepper. Add stock, bring to a boil then stir and cover pan. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook 15-18 minutes to tender. Remove pot from heat and fluff rice with fork.Meanwhile, heat a large, cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Season pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper. Add 1 turn of oil to the pan and brown chops on both sides, about 7-8 minutes turning occasionally; remove to a plate. Add another turn of the pan of olive oil along with the shallots, garlic and thyme. Stir 2 minutes, add stock and Worcestershire and whisk in marmalade. Cook to thicken, about 1 minute, then add chops back in and turn to coat them in the sauce. Simmer to thicken another minute or 2.Serve chops and sauce with vegetables and rice alongside.

PORK MEDLEY

Steps:

• Boil the potatoes then mash them with 1 oz butter, the yogurt and salt and pepper.
• Make a white sauce by melting 2 oz butter, stirring in the flour and cooking for a minute, then break up the stock cube and stir it in.
• Gradually blend in the milk and wine, stirring all the time over the heat until the sauce had come to the boil and is thick.
• Add the pork, mango chutney, vegetables and herbs to the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
• Put it in an ovenproof dish and top with the potatoes.
• Scatter over the cheese and cook at 200C or gas mark 6 for 15 mins until reheated and golden brown.

PORK CHOP VEGGIE MEDLEY

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, saute onions and garlic in oil for 2-3 minutes. Add the pork chops; brown on both sides and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Remove chops and onions with a slotted spoon; keep warm. Add water to drippings; bring to a boil, scraping any browned bits from pan. Return chops and onions to pan; add the tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until meat is tender.
• Stir in corn and zucchini; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes longer or until the vegetable are tender. Serve over rice.