Sicilian Grilled Pork with Plum Agrodolce
Juicy grilled pork chops and zucchini meet a summery plum-tomato agrodolce for a fast Sicilian-inspired dinner.
Ingredients
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Signature SELECT Boneless Pork Top Loin Chops2 chops (about 12 ounces total) $6.74
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Green Zucchini Squash1 medium (about 8 ounces) $1.00
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Red Plum1 medium $0.51
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On The Vine Red Tomato1 medium $0.55
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Red Onion1/4 small $1.87
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Organic Garlic1 clove $0.79
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Lemon Large1/2 lemon $1.29
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Extra-virgin olive oil2 tablespoons, divided
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Red wine vinegar1 1/2 tablespoons
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Honey1 teaspoon
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Capers1 tablespoon, drained
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Dried oregano1 teaspoon
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Kosher salt3/4 teaspoon, divided
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Black pepper1/2 teaspoon, divided
Instructions
- Preheat a grill to medium-high. Cut the zucchini lengthwise into 1/2-inch planks; dice the plum and tomato, finely chop the red onion, mince the garlic, and cut the lemon half into wedges.
- Pat the pork chops dry. Rub them with 1 tablespoon olive oil, the oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; let them stand while you prepare the agrodolce.
- Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook the onion and garlic for 2 minutes, then add the plum, tomato, vinegar, honey, and capers. Simmer for 5 minutes until glossy but still chunky, then remove from the heat.
- Coat the zucchini with the remaining olive oil and season with the remaining salt and pepper.
- Grill the pork for 4–5 minutes per side, or until the thickest part reaches 145°F. Grill the zucchini alongside it for 3–4 minutes per side, until tender and striped with char.
- Transfer the pork to a plate and rest for 5 minutes. Squeeze one lemon wedge into the agrodolce and taste, adjusting the salt or vinegar if needed.
- Plate the grilled zucchini with the pork chops, spoon the warm plum-tomato agrodolce over the pork, and serve with the remaining lemon wedges.
Total time: 40 minutes
Estimated cost: $10–$13 for 2 servings
Health notes: About 500 calories per serving, with roughly 42 grams of protein and a generous portion of vegetables.
Drink pairing: A dry rosé complements the grilled pork and cools the sweet-tart agrodolce.