Description
Juicy grilled double-cut pork chops paired with a fragrant and savory rhubarb mostarda, perfect for a summer barbecue.
Ingredients
- 4 double-cut pork chops (1.5-2 inches thick)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup rhubarb, chopped
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Season the pork chops with salt and pepper and brush with olive oil.
- Grill the chops over direct heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until they have good grill marks.
- Move the chops to the cooler side of the grill, cover, and cook for another 8 to 15 minutes, turning once or twice, until the thickest part reaches 145°F (63°C).
- In a saucepan, combine rhubarb, sugar, red wine vinegar, and mustard seeds (and ginger, if using).
- Cook over medium heat until the rhubarb is tender and the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.
- Serve the pork chops with the rhubarb mostarda on the side.
Notes
A double-cut pork chop is thicker than a standard pork chop, usually about 1½ to 2 inches thick. If double-cut chops are not available, ask for thick bone-in pork chops.
Because the chops are thick, start them over direct heat, then move them to indirect heat so the center can cook through without the outside getting too dark.
Cooking time will vary by thickness and grill heat. Plan on about 18–25 minutes total, and use an instant-read thermometer for accuracy.
Pork is ready when the thickest part reaches 145°F (63°C). Let the chops rest for 5 minutes before serving.
The rhubarb mostarda should be spoonable, not stiff. If it gets too thick, stir in a splash of water over low heat.
The mostarda can be made up to 3 days ahead and refrigerated. Rewarm it over low heat or serve it at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop with mostarda
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 25
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 110 mg