Grilled Pork Chops with Caramelized Plum Vinaigrette and Green Beans
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Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Make-Ahead: Caramelized plum vinaigrette can be made up to 2 hours ahead, covered loosely at room temperature.
Ingredients
4 tbs. olive oil, divided, plus more for brushing
1 lb. plums (about 3 large or 5 small), pitted, cut into wedges
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 tbs. brown sugar
4 bone-in pork chops (about 8 oz. each)
8 oz. green beans, trimmed
Method
1. Preheat grill for medium-high heat.
2. In a medium heavy frying pan over medium-high heat, heat 1 tsp. oil. Add plums and cook, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes, or until they soften and brown in spots. Stir in vinegar and sugar. Simmer for about 1 minute, or until mixture is thick and bubbly. Remove from heat and stir in 3 tbs. oil, 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, and 1/2 tsp. salt. Set vinaigrette aside.
3. Coat pork with 1 tsp. oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill pork for about 3 minutes per side, or until grill marks form and center of pork is barely pink. Transfer to a platter to rest for 5 minutes.
4. Lightly coat green beans with remaining 1 tsp. oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill green beans, turning as needed, for about 5 minutes, or until evenly charred and crisp-tender.
5. Divide pork chops and green beans among 4 plates. Top with vinaigrette and serve.