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Ingredients
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1 ½ quarts water
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5 tablespoons kosher salt
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2 tablespoons white sugar
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6 pork loin chops, 1/2 inch thick
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½ cup olive oil
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced
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½ cup balsamic vinegar
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 Vidalia onions, each cut into 8 wedges
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2 pears, cored and each cut into 8 wedges
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1 teaspoon salt
Directions
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In a large bowl, stir together the water, kosher salt, and sugar. Add pork chops to this brine, and let them soak for no more than one hour. Drain and discard the brine. Pat pork chops dry with paper towels.
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In a shallow dish, stir together the olive oil, garlic, and rosemary. Place pork chops in the dish, and turn to coat. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 or 2 hours.
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Pour the balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, and cook until reduced by 1/2, about 10 minutes. When the vinegar cools, it should be the consistency of syrup.
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Melt butter with olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high or high heat. Add the onions and pears, and quickly brown being careful to keep the wedges intact. Once the onions and pears are browned, reduce heat to low, and cook for about 7 minutes, or until tender. Stir in the reduced vinegar and salt. The recipe can be prepared up to this point several hours before grilling.
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Preheat the grill for medium-high heat.
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Warm pears on a cool section of the grill (in the skillet), while placing the pork chops over the hot part. Cook pork for about 3 minutes per side, or to desired doneness. Remove to a serving plate, cover with aluminum foil and let rest for a few minutes. Uncover, top with the pear onion sauce, and serve.
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Note:
The nutrition data for this recipe includes information for the full amount of the brine ingredients. The actual amount of the brine consumed will vary.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
420 | Calories |
31g | Fat |
22g | Carbs |
15g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 420 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 31g | 39% |
Saturated Fat 7g | 36% |
Cholesterol 50mg | 17% |
Sodium 5252mg | 228% |
Total Carbohydrate 22g | 8% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 10% |
Total Sugars 16g | |
Protein 15g | 30% |
Vitamin C 7mg | 8% |
Calcium 42mg | 3% |
Iron 1mg | 6% |
Potassium 367mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.