Grilled Apple-Mustard Pork Chops with Charred Asparagus & Smashed Potatoes

Thick pork chops pick up gorgeous grill marks and a sticky-sweet apple-mustard glaze, then get paired with charred asparagus and warm smashed potatoes. It’s classic spring grill food with just enough sharpness and fruit to make it feel fresh, sunny, and a little special.

Ingredients

  • Boneless Pork Loin Center Cut Thick Pork Chops
    1 lb (2 chops) $6.49
  • Large Fuji Apple – Each
    1 apple, thinly sliced $1.99
  • Green Asparagus
    1 lb, trimmed $3.49
  • Private Selection® Petite Gold Gourmet Potatoes
    1 bag (1.5 lb); use about 12 oz $3.99
  • Fresh Organic Lemon - Each
    1 lemon, halved $0.99
  • Garlic
    2 cloves, minced $0.69
  • olive oil
    2 tablespoons, divided
  • Dijon mustard
    1 tablespoon
  • honey or brown sugar
    1 tablespoon
  • kosher salt
    to taste
  • black pepper
    to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high. Halve any large potatoes so the pieces are even. Boil about 12 ounces petite gold potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, 12 to 15 minutes, then drain.
  2. In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and black pepper. Rub over the 2 pork chops and let sit while the grill heats fully.
  3. Toss 1 pound trimmed asparagus and the sliced apple with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, the remaining minced garlic clove, salt, and pepper. Keep the apple slices together on a grill pan or foil if needed so they do not fall through.
  4. Grill the pork chops for about 4 to 5 minutes per side, brushing with any remaining glaze, until nicely marked and cooked through to 145°F. Rest 5 minutes.
  5. While the pork cooks, grill the asparagus and apple until lightly charred and just tender, about 4 to 6 minutes total, turning as needed. Grill the lemon halves cut-side down for 2 minutes.
  6. Lightly smash the cooked potatoes with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of grilled lemon. Slice the pork chops and serve over or beside the smashed potatoes with the grilled asparagus and apples.

Total time: 40 minutes

Estimated cost: $13-17

Health notes: Approx. 690 calories per serving. High in protein with moderate carbs and a balanced mix of spring vegetables and potatoes.

Drink pairing: A juicy Pinot Noir or dry Rosé works beautifully with grilled pork, apples, and the slight char from the vegetables.