Grilled Pork with Orange and Fennel Marinade
Daily Recipe: March 29, 2023
This Italian-inspired BBQ recipe will feature grilled pork chop with a zesty orange and fennel marinade, served with a fresh spring vegetable salad. The marinade is a perfect balance between sweet and savory and pairs perfectly with the juicy pork chop. The vegetable salad uses fresh and seasonal produce to complement the flavors of the pork and provides a healthy and refreshing side dish for the BBQ.
Ingredients (for 4)
- Pork chops - 4
- Fennel bulb - 1 - thinly sliced
- Orange - 1 - juiced and zested
- Garlic cloves - 2 - minced
- Honey - 1 tablespoon
- Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
- Salt - 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
- Mixed salad greens - 2 cups
- Sugar snap peas - 1 cup - trimmed
- Cherry tomatoes - 1/2 cup - halved
- Red onion - 1/4 cup - thinly sliced
- Balsamic vinegar - 2 tablespoons
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Salt - to taste
- Black pepper - to taste
Preparation
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Step 1 - 🍊🧄🍯🧂🌶️Whisk together orange juice, zest, garlic, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Reserve half for later.
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Step 2 - 🐖💼❄️⏳Coat the pork chops in the remaining marinade and leave them in a resealable bag. Keep in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
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Step 3 - 🔥🌡️🥩Heat up the grill to medium-high heat before grilling the pork chops.
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Step 4 - 🥩🔥🕓🌡️Cook the pork chops for 4-6 minutes per side until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F.
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Step 5 - 🍊🧄🍯🧂🥗Whisk together reserved marinade, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
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Step 6 - 🥗🥬🍅🧅Combine salad greens, sugar snap peas, cherry tomatoes, and red onion in a large bowl.
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Step 7 - 🥗🥣👩🍳Toss the mixed salad with the dressing.
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Step 8 - 🍽️🥩🥗Serve the grilled pork chops on top of the mixed vegetable salad.
Additional
For a vegetarian option, swap the pork chop for grilled halloumi cheese. Kids can help squeeze the orange juice, whisk the marinade, and toss the vegetable salad!