Benjis Pork Chops With Grapefruit Relish Food

BENJI'S PORK CHOPS WITH GRAPEFRUIT RELISH

Steps:

• Whisk together the water, orange juice, 1/2 cup salt, light brown sugar, garlic powder, oregano, and thyme in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Submerge the pork chops in the brine. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and brine in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
• Heat grapefruit juice, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a boil; reduce heat and cook until syrupy, about 15 minutes. Remove 3 tablespoons of the mixture and set aside. Add half of the grapefruit sections to the syrup mixture and cook for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
• Remove the pork chops from the brine and pat dry. Place the pork chops on a baking sheet lined with tin foil. Brush each side of the chops with the reserved grapefruit juice syrup. Season with salt and pepper. Broil for 7 to 10 minutes on each side and the pork is no longer pink in the center. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
• Place the remaining fresh grapefruit sections on the pork and drizzle relish over the top.

BENJI'S PORK CHOPS WITH GRAPEFRUIT RELISH

Steps:

• Whisk together the water, orange juice, 1/2 cup salt, light brown sugar, garlic powder, oregano, and thyme in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Submerge the pork chops in the brine. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and brine in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
• Heat grapefruit juice, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a boil; reduce heat and cook until syrupy, about 15 minutes. Remove 3 tablespoons of the mixture and set aside. Add half of the grapefruit sections to the syrup mixture and cook for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
• Remove the pork chops from the brine and pat dry. Place the pork chops on a baking sheet lined with tin foil. Brush each side of the chops with the reserved grapefruit juice syrup. Season with salt and pepper. Broil for 7 to 10 minutes on each side and the pork is no longer pink in the center. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
• Place the remaining fresh grapefruit sections on the pork and drizzle relish over the top.

HOISIN PORK CHOPS WITH PINEAPPLE GREEN ONION RELISH

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine hoisin, vinegar, soy, garlic and sesame oil.
• Place the chops in a shallow pan and pour the marinade over them. Refrigerate 2-3 hours.
• Preheat grill hot.
• Brush the green onions with a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
• Grill until almost cooked through, 4-5 minutes, and finely slice.
• Place in a bowl and add the rest of the relish ingredients. Stir to combine.
• Remove the chops from the marinade, shaking off the excess and discard the marinade.
• Season chops with salt and pepper and grill until medium well.
• Arrange on a large serving platter and serve with relish alongside.

ROAST PORK LOIN WITH GRAPEFRUIT

Steps:

• In a roasting pan toss the onions and the garlic with the oil, add the pork loin, and season it with salt and pepper. Rub the coriander seeds over the pork and roast the pork in the middle of a preheated 350°F. oven for 1 to 1 1/4 hours, or until a meat thermometer registers 155°F. to 160°F.
• While the pork is roasting, remove 3 or 4 long strips of zest from 1 of the grapefruit with a vegetable peeler, scrape off as much of the white pith from the zest as possible, and cut enough of the zest into fine julienne strips to measure 1/4 cup. Cut away the zest, pith, and membranes from all 3 grapefruit with a serrated knife and, working over a bowl to catch the juice, cut the flesh into sections, reserving the juice. Transfer the sections to a sieve and let them drain.
• In a small heavy saucepan combine 3 tablespoons of the sugar, the zest strips, and 1/2 cup of the reserved juice, reserving the remaining juice for another use. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring until the sugar is dissolved, and boil it until it is thickened and turns a light caramel.
• Transfer the pork to a cutting board and let it stand, covered loosely with foil, for 10 minutes. While the pork is standing, deglaze the roasting pan with the wine, boiling the mixture and scraping up the brown bits, until the wine is reduced almost completely and add the broth. Pour the deglazing mixture through a fine sieve into the pan containing zest mixture, pressing hard on the solids, and bring the gravy to a boil, stirring. Add the beurre manié, a little at a time, whisking until the gravy is smooth, simmer the gravy, whisking occasionally, for 2 minutes, and whisk in any juices that have accumulated on the cutting board. Season the gravy with salt and pepper and keep it warm.
• Arrange the grapefruit sections in a shallow baking pan or gratin dish just large enough to hold them in one layer, sprinkle them with the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar, and broil them under a preheated broiler about 2 to 3 inches from the heat for 3 to 5 minutes, or until they are just golden. Discard the string from the pork, cut the pork into 1/2-inch-thick slices, and serve it with the gravy and the grapefruit sections.

PORK CHOPS WITH ROASTED SHALLOT, TOMATO, AND ROSEMARY RELISH

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F.
• Place the shallots in a baking pan. Season with salt and black pepper and coat with nonstick cooking spray. Roast for 15 minutes. Turn over the shallots and continue to roast until soft, about 10 minutes more. Remove from the oven and let cool. Chop coarsely.
• In a bowl, combine the shallots, tomatoes, parsley, vinegar, honey, minced rosemary, and cayenne. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside, or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
• Heat a large fry pan over medium-high heat. Coat the pan with nonstick cooking spray. Season the pork chops with salt and black pepper. Add the chops to the pan and cook until well seared on the underside, about 4 minutes. Turn and continue to cook until pale pink when cut into at the thickest point, about 3 minutes more.
• Transfer the pork chops to a warmed platter and top with the relish, dividing evenly. Garnish with rosemary sprigs and serve hot.