Grilled Pork Chops and Greens with Red Pepper Sauce

Categories: Meals

Ingredients

• 1 large leek, halved lengthwise and crosswise
• 5 tbsp olive oil
• 2 large jarred roasted red peppers
• 2 tbsp raw almonds
• 1 lemon (1/2 juiced, 1/2 sliced into wedges)
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
• Kosher salt and black pepper
• 1 large bunch collard greens, stems removed and leaves cut into large pieces
• 4 bone-in pork chops
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives

Directions

1. Preheat a grill to medium. Brush the cut sides of the light-colored half of the leek with 1 tbsp olive oil. Grill, covered and turning occasionally, until slightly charred and tender, about 8 minutes. Transfer the grilled leek to a blender along with the roasted red peppers, almonds, lemon juice, sugar, paprika, 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper and 2 tbsp each olive oil and water. Puree until smooth.

2. Wash the collards, leaving a lot of excess water on the leaves. Transfer to a large bowl and drizzle with the remaining 2 tbsp 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.

3. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper. Grill until well marked and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.

4. 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.

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