Bone-In PORK Chops WITH Spiced Stone Fruit
- 20m Prep Time
- 25m Cook Time
- 55m Ready In
Grilled bone-in pork chops are topped with a spiced stone fruit compote featuring cumin, coriander, and thyme. The sweet fruit compote complements the savory pork, making for a special occasion dish.
Ingredients
- 6 bone-in center-cut pork chops
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp whole cumin seeds
- 1 tsp whole coriander seeds
- 1 tsp whole mustard seeds
- 2 cup apple cider
- 1 1/2 lbs firm-ripe stone fruit halved, pitted, and sliced
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsp fresh thyme chopped
- 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 8 of 12 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 19.2 mg
- Iron: 0.57 mg
- Magnesium: 10.2 mg
- Phosphorus: 62.2 mg
- Potassium: 108 mg
- Zinc: 0.83 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 6 bone-in center-cut pork chops
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp whole cumin seeds
- 1 tsp whole coriander seeds
- 1 tsp whole mustard seeds
- 2 cup apple cider
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
Prepare
- 1 1/2 lbs firm-ripe stone fruit, halved, pitted, and sliced
- Chop 2 tsp fresh thyme
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Prepare a hardwood fire for grilling, or heat a gas or charcoal grill to medium (about 400°F). Bring the pork chops to room temperature, rub with the olive oil, season generously with salt and pepper, and set aside.
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Step 2.
While the grill heats, combine the cumin, coriander, and mustard seeds in a dry medium skillet over medium heat. Toast them, shaking the pan frequently, until popping, fragrant, and nicely browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the seeds to a mortar and pestle to cool.
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Step 3.
Carefully add the apple cider to the hot pan. Bring the cider to a boil and cook until it reduces by about half, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, crush the seeds in the mortar and pestle until almost powdery (or use the end of a rolling pin to crush them in an unbreakable container).
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Step 4.
When the cider has reduced, add the crushed spices, fruit, vinegar, thyme, red pepper flakes to taste, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is starting to look syrupy and the fruit threatens to fall apart. Cover and set aside until ready to serve.
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Step 5.
When the grill is hot, brush the cooking grates clean. Add the pork chops and grill for 10 to 12 minutes, turning occasionally, or until the chops are well marked on both sides, pink in the middle, and register 135°F for medium-rare or 145°F for well-done on an instant-read thermometer.
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Step 6.
Transfer the chops to a platter and let rest for 10 minutes. Serve hot, topped with the fruit and syrup, and garnished with a little extra thyme.