Best Grilled Pork And Apples Recipes

GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH SAUTEED APPLES, ONION RINGS AND MUSTARD GREENS

Steps:

• There are rubs and there are brines. A brine is a slower process where the rub, sugar and salt are diluted to penetrate the protein and break it down so that the meat is juicy, flavorful and tender after cooked. I love brined pork and chicken, but if I am cooking late and didn't think about it the day before, I will have to do a nice rub on the meat, which is just more concentrated and expedited, and that's what I have here. Pork chops go with so many accompaniments but I do love the acidity of apples or an applesauce with pork chops and the bite of mustard greens. You can use mizuna, or arugula if you cannot find mustard greens. Also, you can put a schmear of hot mustard mixed with a little honey or molasses on the plate instead for the kick. I like onion rings, in general. My other favorite accompaniment to pork chops is kimchee tossed with some fresh fruit such as peaches or plums.
• To cook the pork chops: Grind all the spices together with the sugar and rub all over the pork chops. Set aside for 30 minutes to an hour at room temperature.
• Preheat the grill on high or heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat on the stovetop and preheat the oven to 375 degrees (Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pan if cooking in cast iron).
• Cook the pork on one side for 4 to 5 minutes on the grill or in cast iron. Flip over and cook for another 4 to 5 minutes on the grill; if cooking in cast iron, flip the chop and transfer to the oven for 4 to 5 minutes. Set aside to rest for 5 minutes.
• To cook the sauteed apples: In a medium saute pan over medium-high heat, combine the sugar, 1 tablespoon water and a drop of lemon juice. Cook until sugar caramelizes to golden brown. Turn off the heat and add the apple slices and star anise. Return the pan to medium-high heat, stir in the butter and remaining lemon juice. Saute, stirring, for 2 minutes, adding the brandy in the last minute of cooking with a pinch of salt. Simmer briefly to burn off the alcohol and thicken the caramel. Set aside.
• To cook the onion rings: Bring the canola oil to 360 degrees F in a large pot. Combine the flour, cornstarch, salt and pepper in a bowl. Pour the buttermilk into a shallow dish or bowl. Dip the onion rings in the flour mixture to dredge, shaking off any excess. Dip in the buttermilk to coat, and then back into the flour mixture. Shake off any excess flour. Working in batches, fry the rings until light golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.
• Serve the pork chops with the sauteed apples, onion rings and mustard greens.

GRILLED PORK AND APPLES

Steps:

• Place meat in a plastic bag.
• In a small bowl, mix apple and lemon juices, sage, brown sugar and onion and stir until sugar is dissolved.
• Pour over meat.
• Close bag tightly and turn to coat chops well.
• Place in a bowl and refrigerate several hours or overnight.
• Remove chops from marinade and drain well.
• Place marinade in a small saucepan, bring to a boil and continue to boil for one full minute.
• Grill chops over hot coals for 20 minutes, turning and basting with marinade occasionally.
• Core apples but do not peel.
• Cut into thick rings.
• Brush apples with marinade and place on grill around pork.
• Continue grilling pork and apples until pork is done as desired and apples are tender, about 15 minutes.
• Remove from grill and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.

GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH APPLES AND BRANDY CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix together all marinade ingredients and pour over pork tenderloin.
• Refrigerate pork in marinade for no more than 24 hours.
• Discard marinade and grill pork until internal temperature reaches 155 degrees.
• When pork is almost done cooking, place apples slices on grill and grill approximately 4 minutes per side.
• Remove from apples and pork from grill, chop green apple slices into small pieces.
• While pork is grilling, prepare sauce: In a medium saucepan, sauté onions in butter.
• Add salt, pepper, apple juice concentrate, cream and brandy and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
• Reduce heat and simmer until sauce is reduced and thickened.
• Add grilled, chopped green apple and continue to simmer a few more minutes.
• Slice grilled pork into ½ inch slices.
• Place on serving plate with red apple slices.
• Top with cream sauce.

GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH ROASTED APPLES AND STEAMED BRUSSELS SPROUTS IN CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Steps:

• Pork Chops:
• Wash and season the chops with salt, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, coriander, olive oil, sesame seed oil, and dried herbs. Marinate in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
• Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Remove chops from marinade and place on the preheated grill. Grill chops on both sides for about 2 minutes each side. Transfer to an ovenproof dish and place in the oven until done. Set aside and keep warm.
• Apples:
• Raise oven to 400 degrees F.
• Place the apples in a large bowl and add half of the butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar. Mix well and let sit for 20 minutes.
• Place apples on a greased baking sheet and pour the remaining butter over the apples. Put in the oven and roast until caramelized and fork tender. When serving, pour the juices over the apples.
• Brussels Sprouts:
• Cut ends off Brussels sprouts and wash them. In a pasta pot with insert bring the water to a boil. Add Brussels sprouts, cover, and steam for 7 minutes. Drain.
• Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Add the onions and saute until caramelized. Add the Brussels sprouts, onion powder, garlic powder, dried herbs, paprika, and bouillon cubes, crushing the cubes to combine with the onion mixture. Saute Brussels sprouts until browned. Lower heat, cover and simmer until Brussels sprouts are fork tender. Serve with pork chops and apples.

GRILLED PORK AND APPLES WITH RED ONION CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Heat oil in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion in oil about 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is tender. Mix 2 tablespoons of the brown sugar and 4 teaspoons of the vinegar in small bowl; reserve.
• Stir remaining brown sugar and vinegar, the dried fruits and pumpkin pie spice into onion. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cook 20 to 25 minutes or until dried fruits are plump and mixture has thickened; remove from heat.
• Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Lightly brush some of the reserved brown sugar mixture over pork. Place pork on grill rack 4 to 6 inches from medium heat. Cover and grill 18 to 22 minutes, turning once, until pork is slightly pink in center.
• Lightly brush apple rings with remaining brown sugar mixture. Place apple rings on grill for last 10 minutes of grilling. Cut pork diagonally into slices. Serve with grilled apples and chutney.