GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH SMASHED CUCUMBERS AND GREEN CURRY VINAIGRETTE

Grilled Pork Chops with Smashed Cucumbers and Green Curry Vinaigrette image

Provided by Justin Chapple

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons canola oil, plus more for brushing
Two 10-to-12-ounce bone-in pork chops
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Zest of 1 lime
1 tablespoon coriander seeds, crushed
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons green curry paste
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
8 Persian cucumbers
1 to 2 fresh jalapenos or Fresno chiles, stemmed, seeded and thinly sliced
1 shallot, thinly sliced
1 cup cilantro leaves

Steps:

Preheat a grill or cast-iron grill pan to medium-high heat and oil the grates.
Brush the pork chops with oil, then sprinkle them all over with salt, pepper, the lime zest, coriander and red pepper.
Grill the pork chops, flipping, until lightly charred and an instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone registers 135 degrees F, about 10 minutes; transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
Meanwhile, whisk the curry paste with the vinegar and oil in a serving bowl; season the dressing with salt and pepper.
Cut the cucumbers crosswise into manageable pieces. Lightly smash the pieces with the side of your knife or the palm of your hand, then tear them into bite-size chunks; transfer to the serving bowl. Toss the cucumbers in the dressing, and then fold in the chiles, shallot and cilantro. Season the salad with salt and pepper. Serve alongside the pork chops.