Spicy Harissa Pork Chops with Tzatziki
Category
Pork Chops
Servings
5
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
1 hour
This recipe showcases the versatility of our Kurobuta pork. The key flavor component is harissa, a spicy and aromatic chile paste that's a staple in Middle Eastern cooking. The yogurt-based tzatziki sauce provides a cooling balance to this piquant dish. It works well with any of our pork chops.
Author:Snake River Farms
Ingredients
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5 Kurobuta boneless pork chops
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Salt and Pepper
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1 cup plain Greek yogurt
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1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped
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1/4 cup cucumber, grated
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne
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Juice of 1/2 lemon
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3/4 cup harissa paste
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2 garlic cloves, smashed
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1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt
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1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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Juice of 1/2 lemon
Pork Chops
Tzatziki Sauce
Marinade
Directions
Pork Chops
Generously salt and pepper the pork chops and add to the marinade, shaking the bag until all chops are evenly coated. Let the chops marinade 45 minutes before grilling.
Heat grill to medium high and grill chops about 6 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 140°F.
Pull from heat and let chops rest 5 to 10 minutes. Top with tzatziki and serve.
Tzatziki Sauce
In a bowl, combine all tzatziki ingredients and set aside to use as a topping for the finished pork chops.
Marinade
Combine all marinade ingredients and pour into a gallon zip closure bag.