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Habanero-Marinated Pork Chops With Mustard Greens Slaw

By Chris Morocco

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Habanero-Marinated Pork Chops with Mustard Greens SlawPhoto by Nicole Franzen

One citrusy, chile-laced, and very hard-working marinade serves two functions, flavoring the pork chops before and after they hit the grill.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    1 hour

  • Yield

    4 Servings

Ingredients

2 lemongrass stalks, tough outer layers removed
1 habanero chile, seeded, very finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons fish sauce (such as nam pla or nuoc nam)
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
6 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar, divided
4 (1/2"-thick) bone-in pork chops
3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for grill
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1 jicama, peeled, sliced 1/4" thick
1 bunch mustard greens, thick stems removed, sliced (about 8 cups)
1/2 cup torn basil leaves

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Using the back of a chef's knife, lightly smash lemongrass, then thinly slice. Combine lemongrass, chile, garlic, orange juice, fish sauce, brown sugar, and 4 tablespoons vinegar in a small bowl. Pour half of marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; reserve remaining marinade.

    Step 2

    Prick pork chops all over with a fork and add to bag; seal and turn to coat. Let marinate at room temperature, turning occasionally, at least 30 minutes.

    Step 3

    Prepare grill for medium-high heat; oil grate. Remove pork chops from marinade and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper. Grill, turning occasionally, until charred and cooked through, 6–8 minutes. Transfer to a platter and let rest 5 minutes.

    Step 4

    Meanwhile, season jicama with salt and grill until lightly charred, about 3 minutes per side. Cut into bite-size pieces and toss in a large bowl with mustard greens, basil, and remaining 3 tablespoons oil and 2 tablespoons vinegar; season with salt and pepper.

    Step 5

    Taste reserved marinade and season with salt, if needed. Serve pork chops with slaw alongside and marinade for drizzling over.

  2. Do Ahead

    Step 6

    Pork chops can be marinated 2 hours ahead. Chill.

TagsPork ChopPorkMeatMustard GreensLeafy GreensVegetableHabanero ChileChileLemongrassHerbs & SpicesOrangeCitrusFruitJicamaRoot VegetableMainDinnerGluten FreeDairy FreeNut FreeMake AheadGrillingFourth of JulySummerSpringBon Appétit

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