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Pork Chops with Radicchio Slaw

By America's Test Kitchen

Published on November 3, 2011

Time

30 minutes

Yield

Serves 4

Pork Chops with Radicchio Slaw

Ingredients

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 small head radicchio (6 ounces), sliced thin1 fennel bulb, stalks discarded, bulb halved, cored, and sliced thin1 grapefruit, peeled and segmented½ cup pitted kalamata olives, halved2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley 2 scallions, sliced thin4 (6- to 8-ounce) boneless pork chops, ¾ to 1 inch thick, trimmed

Before You Begin

Preparing the slaw before cooking the pork allows the radicchio to soften and the flavors to meld.

Instructions

  1. Combine vinegar, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper in bowl. Slowly whisk in 3 tablespoons oil until emulsified. Toss radicchio, fennel, grapefruit, olives, parsley, and scallions with vinaigrette in large bowl; set aside.
  2. Pat pork chops dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Cook chops until well browned and meat registers 145 degrees, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer to platter, tent loosely with aluminum foil, and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve chops with slaw.
Pork Chops with Radicchio Slaw

Pork Chops with Radicchio Slaw

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Time

30 minutes

Yield

Serves 4

Ingredients

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 small head radicchio (6 ounces), sliced thin
1 fennel bulb, stalks discarded, bulb halved, cored, and sliced thin
1 grapefruit, peeled and segmented
½ cup pitted kalamata olives, halved
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 scallions, sliced thin
4 (6- to 8-ounce) boneless pork chops, ¾ to 1 inch thick, trimmed

Ingredients

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 small head radicchio (6 ounces), sliced thin
1 fennel bulb, stalks discarded, bulb halved, cored, and sliced thin
1 grapefruit, peeled and segmented
½ cup pitted kalamata olives, halved
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 scallions, sliced thin
4 (6- to 8-ounce) boneless pork chops, ¾ to 1 inch thick, trimmed

Ingredients

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 small head radicchio (6 ounces), sliced thin
1 fennel bulb, stalks discarded, bulb halved, cored, and sliced thin
1 grapefruit, peeled and segmented
½ cup pitted kalamata olives, halved
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 scallions, sliced thin
4 (6- to 8-ounce) boneless pork chops, ¾ to 1 inch thick, trimmed

Why This Recipe Works

Searing the pork chops in a smoking pan ensures a great crust and a moist interior. Preparing the slaw before cooking the pork allows the radicchio to soften and the flavors to meld.

Before You Begin

Preparing the slaw before cooking the pork allows the radicchio to soften and the flavors to meld.

Instructions

  1. Combine vinegar, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper in bowl. Slowly whisk in 3 tablespoons oil until emulsified. Toss radicchio, fennel, grapefruit, olives, parsley, and scallions with vinaigrette in large bowl; set aside.
  2. Pat pork chops dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Cook chops until well browned and meat registers 145 degrees, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer to platter, tent loosely with aluminum foil, and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve chops with slaw.

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