GRILLED PORK CHOPS AND GREENS WITH RED PEPPER SAUCE

Grilled Pork Chops and Greens with Red Pepper Sauce image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 large leek, halved lengthwise and crosswise
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 large jarred roasted red peppers
2 tablespoons raw almonds
1 lemon (1/2 juiced, 1/2 sliced into wedges)
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 large bunch collard greens, stems removed and leaves cut into large pieces
4 bone-in pork chops (1/2 inch thick; about 6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Steps:

Preheat a grill to medium. Brush the cut sides of the light-colored half of the leek with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Grill, covered and turning occasionally, until slightly charred and tender, about 8 minutes (reduce the heat or move the leek if it gets too dark). Transfer the grilled leek to a blender along with the roasted peppers, almonds, lemon juice, sugar, paprika, 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and 2 tablespoons each olive oil and water. Puree until smooth.
Wash the collards, leaving a lot of excess water on the leaves. Transfer to a large bowl and drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil; season with salt and pepper and toss. Grill the collards and the dark green half of the leek, turning often, until wilted and slightly charred, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove to a cutting board and tent the collards and leek with foil to steam.
Season the pork chops with salt and pepper. Grill until well marked and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
Thinly slice the collards and leek; toss together. Divide the red pepper sauce among plates and top with the greens and pork chops. Sprinkle with the chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Fat 32 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Cholesterol 87 milligrams, Sodium 523 milligrams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 32 grams, Sugar 3 grams