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Grilled Pork Chops with Tomato Peach Relish

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Grilled Pork Chops with Tomato Peach RelishRomulo Yanes
Cooks' note:

If you aren't able to grill outdoors, chops can be cooked in a hot oiled large (2-burner) ridged grill pan over medium-high heat, turning over once, 12 to 14 minutes total.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    1 1/2 hr

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

2 large garlic cloves
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice, divided
4 (3/4- to 1-inch-thick) bone-in rib pork chops (2 1/4 pound)
1 large peach or nectarine
1 teaspoon sugar
1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes (10 ounces), quartered
2 scallions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh jalapeño chile
1/4 cup chopped basil
2 tablespoons chopped mint
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chili powder
Accompaniment: lime wedges

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Mince and mash garlic to a paste with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Transfer to a bowl and stir in oil and 3 tablespoons lime juice.

    Step 2

    Pour marinade over chops in a glass or ceramic shallow baking dish, then turn to coat. Marinate at room temperature, turning over once, 20 minutes to 1 hour.

    Step 3

    Chop peach, then toss with sugar and remaining teaspoon lime juice in a medium bowl and let stand 5 minutes.

    Step 4

    Stir in tomatoes, scallions, chile, herbs, and vinegar. Let stand while grilling pork.

    Step 5

    Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium heat for gas).

    Step 6

    Meanwhile, remove chops from marinade and pat dry, leaving any bits of garlic. Sprinkle chops on both sides with chili powder, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper (total).

    Step 7

    Oil grill rack, then grill chops, covered only if using a gas grill, turning over once and moving to area with no coals underneath if flare-ups occur, until just cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes.

    Step 8

    Serve chops with relish.

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