Grilled Kurobuta Pork Chops with Lemon-Blueberry Sauce

Name: Grilled Kurobuta Pork Chops with Lemon-Blueberry Sauce
Prep time: 10 h
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 10 h 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups fresh blueberries; ½ cup sugar; zest of 1 lemon; juice of 1 lemon; 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar, or other vinegar; ½ teaspoon salt; 4 SRF Kurobuta Bone-in Pork Chops; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; ½ teaspoon paprika; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon onion powder; 1 lemon, halved, optional

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Cuisine

American

Author

Chef Mandy Tanner

Servings

Prep Time

10 hours

Cook Time

30 minutes

Calories

480

Simply grilled Kurobuta Pork Chops are accompanied by a sweet and bright lemon-blueberry sauce. The richness of the Kurobuta Pork pairs nicely with the delicious lemon-blueberry sauce. This recipe makes extra sauce which you can stir into a mocktail or cocktail, or spoon over a scoop of vanilla ice cream and grilled peaches. Keep it covered in the refrigerator and it will keep for at least a week. If you have SRF’s Perfect Pork Rub on hand, you may substitute it for the pork seasoning.

Ingredients

Lemon-Blueberry Sauce

3 cups fresh blueberries
½ cup sugar
zest of 1 lemon
juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar, or other vinegar
½ teaspoon salt

Grilled Kurobuta Pork Chops

4 SRF Kurobuta Bone-in Pork Chops
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 lemon, halved, optional

Directions

Prepare the lemon-blueberry sauce; In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the blueberries, sugar, vinegar, salt and 2 tablespoons of water. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes, until the blueberries have burst and sauce has thickened slightly. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Prepare the Kurobuta Pork Chops; In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder, and stir to combine. Season the porkchops on all sides with the seasoning.
When ready to cook, preheat the grill to medium-high heat (400°F). Place the pork chops directly on the grill grates. Place the lemon, cut-side-down directly on the grill grates and grill until slight charred. Cook the pork chops, flipping after 5 to 8 minutes, until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches at least 140°F, or desired doneness, about 15 minutes total. Remove the pork chops and lemon from the grill. Let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes.
For serving, place the pork chops on a serving platter and accompany with the lemon-blueberry sauce, and grilled lemons, as desired. Enjoy!

Recipe Note

Author Bio

Chef Mandy Tanner is a trained chef and influencer, known for her vibrant food photography and passion for high-quality ingredients. A graduate of the French Culinary Institute, she blends culinary expertise with a love for food styling. Mandy shares her recipes and cooking tips on her blog, helping home cooks master everything from holiday hams to backyard barbecue.

Nutrition

Serving Size 4
Calories 480, Carbs 49 grams (16%), Protein 36 grams (73%), Fat 16 grams (24%), Saturated Fat 5 grams (32%), Trans Fat 0 grams, Cholesterol 117 milligrams (39%), Fiber 4 grams (15%), Sugar 41 grams, Sodium 971 milligrams (42%), Iron 2 milligrams (10%), Potassium 744 milligrams (21%)