CUMIN-CRUSTED MONSTER PORK CHOP WITH PEACH CHIPOTLE SALSA

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Provided by Chris Schlesinger

Categories     Citrus     Fruit     Herb     Onion     Pork     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Peach     Pork Chop     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 (main course) servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

For salsa
3 ripe but firm peaches, unpeeled, pitted and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced (about 1/2 small onion)
2 tablespoons canned chipotle chiles in adobo, minced
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For pork chops
1/4 cup whole cumin seeds
6 pork rib chops, each about 1 1/2 inches thick (ask your butcher to cut them for you)
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly coarse-ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Make salsa
  • In medium bowl, toss together all ingredients. Transfer to serving dish and set aside.
  • Prepare grill
  • If using charcoal grill, open bottom vents. Light charcoal. Leaving about 1/4 of grill free of charcoal, bank lit charcoal across rest of grill so coals are about 3 times higher on opposite side.
  • If using gas grill, open hood, light all burners, and set on high. Close hood and preheat 10 minutes.
  • While grill is heating, coat chops
  • Using electric spice grinder, pulse cumin seeds 2 to 3 times to crack. (Alternatively, place seeds on cutting board and crush lightly with small sauté pan, using gentle rocking motion.) Rub chops with oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and coat with cumin seeds, pressing firmly to adhere.
  • To cook chops using charcoal grill
  • Charcoal fire is medium-hot when you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack over area where coals are piled highest for 3 to 4 seconds. Sear chops on lightly oiled grill rack directly over hottest part of coals, turning over once, until well browned, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Move chops to coolest part of grill, then cover with inverted roasting pan and grill, turning over once, until thermometer inserted diagonally into center of each chop (avoid bone) registers 145°F, about 12 minutes total. Transfer chops to platter and let stand, loosely covered with foil, 5 minutes (temperature will rise to 150°F). Serve, passing salsa on side.
  • To cook chops using gas grill
  • When grill is preheated, sear chops on lightly oiled grill rack, turning over once, until well browned, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Turn off 1 burner (middle burner if there are 3) and put chops above shut-off burner. Reduce heat on remaining burner(s) to moderate and grill pork, covered with lid, until thermometer inserted diagonally into center of each chop (avoid bone) registers 145°F, about 12 minutes total. Transfer chops to platter and let stand, loosely covered with foil, 5 minutes (temperature will rise to 150°F). Serve, passing salsa on side.

Mastar Saeed
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The pork chops are always juicy and flavorful, and the salsa is the perfect complement. I highly recommend this recipe.


Misba-ul Haque Wahid
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said the pork chops were cooked perfectly and the salsa was delicious.


Isaac Kuffour
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the pork chops and the salsa. I will definitely be making this again.


Jaz Mean
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This recipe is a keeper! The pork chops were cooked to perfection and the salsa was amazing. I served it with rice and beans and it was a hit with my family.


Peeral Laghari
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Not bad! The pork chops were a bit dry, but the salsa was really good. I'll try it again with a different cut of pork.


Fatjon Xhemollari
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This recipe was easy to follow and the pork chops turned out amazing! The crust was crispy and the meat was juicy and tender. The salsa was also delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Jody Jones
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pork chops turned out dry and overcooked. The salsa was also bland. I won't be making this again.


Shivnauth Harrilal
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This dish was a hit with my family! The pork chops were tender and flavorful, and the salsa was a perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Kato Paul
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Great recipe! The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the salsa was delicious. I used fresh peaches from my garden and they were perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


maya maya
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This cumin-crusted pork chop recipe was an absolute delight! The pork chop was juicy and flavorful, with a perfectly crispy crust. The peach chipotle salsa was a great complement to the pork, adding a touch of sweetness and spice. I'll definitely be