GRILLED FENNEL-SPICED PORK CHOPS WITH SAGE-LEMON VINAIGRETTE

GRILLED FENNEL-SPICED PORK CHOPS WITH SAGE-LEMON VINAIGRETTE image

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Sage-Lemon Vinaigrette
3 T chopped fresh sage leaves
1/4 c fresh lemon juice
2 tsp grated lemon zest
1/2 shallot, coarsely chopped
1 tsp honey
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
1/3 c olive oil
Fennel-Spiced Pork Chops
2 T fennel seeds
2 tsp kosher salt
2 tsp whole black peppercorns
4 thick center-cut boneless pork chops (or 1 pork tenderloin, ~ 1 lb)
1 tsp canola oil

Steps:

For vinaigrette: Combine the sage, lemon juice, zest, shallot, honey, salt and pepper in a blender and blend until smooth. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in oil and blend until emulsified. For Pork: 1. Heat your grill to medium-high. Place the fennel seeds, salt, and peppercorns in a spice mill and process until finely ground. Alternatively, combine the spices ona cutting board and crush them with the bottom of a heavy pot. 2. Brush pork with oil and season on both sides with fennel mixture. 3. Grill the pork until slightly charred on both sides and cooked to medium-well, 4-5 min per side. 4. Transfer pork to a place and immediately drizzle each chop with 2 T of the sage-lemon vinaigrette. Let the chops rest for 5 minutes until serving. Serving the remaining vinaigrette on the side if desired.