How to Cook Sweet Pickled Cherries with Grilled pork Chop
10 MINS
1 HOUR
EASY
2
Introduction
Method
- Pre heat a griddle, heavy based frying pan or Bbq for direct grilling.
- Season the chops liberally with sea salt just prior to cooking then place the chops on the fat to render before searing on the flat sides cooking over high heat turning a couple of times.
- Once well coloured cook 4 to 5 minutes each side, when pressing the chops with your thumb it should be slightly firm to touch & a core temperature of 60°C before resting.
- Remove from heat & finish by adding a squeeze of lemon then leave to rest in a warm place for half the cooking time before serving.
Method for the cherries
- Simmer all ingredients except the cherries together covered for 5 minutes over a gentle heat until everything is rich & glossy.
- Fold through the cherries to fully coat & gently simmer for a few moments.
- carefully remove the cherries using a slotted spoon onto a clean flat tray.
- Reduce the syrup until rich & sticky then pour back over the cherries.
- Store in a sealed jar for up to 1 month.
To serve
- Serve the chops with a scattering of the pickled cherries & the shaved fennel tossed in a little lemon juice & olive oil.
- Drink with a cool glass of a young & fresh Beaujolais Nouveau.
