World Famous Recipes

Balsamic Grilled Pork Chops

6 one inch thick center cut pork chops

salt and pepper

5 cloves garlic, chopped

1 small onion, thinly sliced

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

1/4 cup olive oil

cooking spray

olive oil for brushing

1 eggplant cut into 3/8 inch thick slices

3 large ripe or 6 plum tomatoes, cut into 3/8 inch thick slices

1 large sweet onion cut into 3/8 inch thick slices

5 cloves garlic, chopped

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

pinch of sugar

2 tablespoons olive oil

3 tablespoons parsley, chopped

3 tablespoons basil, julienne

Season pork on both sides with salt and pepper. Arrange in a shallow baking

dish in a single layer. In a small bowl, combine garlic, onion and balsamic

vinegar. Whisk to combine. Whisk in olive oil. Pour over pork. Marinate 30

minutes, turning after 15 minutes. Meanwhile, spray grill rack well with

cooking spray and preheat grill to medium-high. Season eggplant, tomatoes

and onion with salt and pepper on both sides and brush with olive oil on

both sides. Grill vegetables until well browned and softened. Remove from

grill, dice, and combine in a large bowl. Add garlic, vinegar, sugar, 2

tablespoons olive oil, parsley and basil. Combine well. Cover and let sit at

room temp until pork is ready. Spray grill rack with cooking spray. Remove

pork from marinade, shaking off excess. Discard marinade. Grill until pork

is well browned and cooked to desired temperature. Remove from grill and

place on serving platter or individual plates, topped with compote.