Grilled Pork Chops with Nectarines.

By Judy1

Savory and sweet combine in this 30-minute meal of Grilled Pork Chops with Nectarines.

Can substitute with plums, peaches, or apricots.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 3 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 4 (6-ounce) bone-in center-cut pork chops (about 1/2 inch thick)
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Cooking spray
• 2 ripe nectarines
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 4 teaspoons mascarpone cheese

Details

Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from myrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

2. Combine thyme, 1 tablespoon oil, and garlic in a small bowl. Rub oil mixture evenly over pork chops; sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Place pork on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Let stand 10 minutes.

3. While pork stands, cut nectarines in half; discard pits. Combine sugar, remaining 1/2 teaspoon oil, cumin, and red pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle sugar mixture evenly over cut sides of nectarines. Place nectarines on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 5 minutes on each side or until tender. Cut nectarines into wedges; top evenly with mascarpone cheese. Serve with pork.