Name: Honey Grilled Pork Chops With Grilled Plums
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 thick-cut, bone-in pork chops (about 1 1/2" thick); 3 small plums (or 2 large), red or black; 2 tsp honey; 3 1/2 tsp olive oil, divided; Sea salt; Freshly cracked black pepper; 3 cups baby arugula; 1/2 lemon; 1-2 tsp fresh oregano leaves; 2 tbsp freshly shaved parmesan

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These honey grilled pork chops with grilled plums are easy enough for a weeknight, yet impressive and delicious! Enjoy summer stone fruit on the grill with this simple 20 minute recipe. (gluten-free, nut-free)

I am a firm believer that summer meals should be easy-breezy and utilize all that is great about summer eating - grilling, dining al fresco, and fresh, delicious seasonal produce. But it can also be easy to get stuck in a rut - throw a protein on the grill, make a salad, just like every other night of the week.

These honey grilled pork chops with grilled plums are a delicious way to change up your weeknight dinner routine while still keeping the essence of simple summer cooking!

Why You'll Love These Honey Grilled Pork Chops with Grilled Plums

They're delicious! Sweet and savory pork chops with a honey pepper crust topped with caramelized grilled plums, fresh oregano, and parmesan. What's not to love? This recipe is not only delicious, it's:

Quick - only 20 minutes from fridge to table!
Simple - you only need a handful of everyday ingredients
Healthy - grilled lean protein with fresh, seasonal fruits and veggies. Add a cooked whole grain or grilled whole grain bread to balance it out, if you'd like.

How to Make Honey Grilled Pork Chops with Grilled Plums

This recipe really is very simple.

While the grill heats up, rub some thick, bone-in pork chops with honey and olive oil. Give them a generous seasoning of salt and pepper on both sides. Slice the plums in half and oil them.
Put everything on the grill! The pork chops should cook on medium high heat for about 5 minutes per side. Grill the plums, cut side down only, for 5-10 minutes, or until they are soft but not mushy.
While the pork chops are cooking, toss arugula with lemon juice and olive oil and divide it onto plates.
Top the arugula with finished pork chops, sliced grilled plums, a sprinkle of fresh oregano, and big beautiful strips of shaved parmesan.

Pro Tips for Making the Best Grilled Pork Chops and Plums

Don't be afraid to season the pork chops heavily with salt and pepper. This will give you a nice flavor, help the honey stick to the chops, and form a little crust.
For the juiciest pork chops, grill on medium-high heat (about 450°F) for a few minutes per side. When they are done, a thermometer inserted into the center of the thickest part of the chop should read 145°F.
Grill the plums halved, then slice into quarters after they are grilled. This will make them easier to keep up with on the grill.
Let the pork rest for a bit while you are slicing the plums to lock all the juices in.
Use really good parmesan and olive oil. I like the organic olive oil and parmesan in a block from Costco.

Ingredient Substitutions

You can leave out the parmesan to make this dish dairy-free.
Don't have fresh oregano? Try fresh thyme, rosemary or basil.
Try this dish with other stone fruit, such as apricots or peaches.

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Honey Grilled Pork Chops With Grilled Plums

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Author: Kaleigh
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 2 servings 1x
Category: main dish
Method: grilled
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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2 thick-cut, bone-in pork chops (about 1 ½" thick)
3 small plums (or 2 large), red or black
2 tsp honey
3 ½ tsp olive oil, divided
Sea salt
Freshly cracked black pepper
3 cups baby arugula
½ lemon
1-2 teaspoon fresh oregano leaves
2 tbsp freshly shaved parmesan

Instructions

Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 450°F).
Rub pork chops on both sides with honey and 2 teaspoon of the oil. Generously season both sides with salt and pepper.
Cut plums in half, remove pits, and lightly drizzle cut sides with ½ teaspoon of the oil.
Grill pork chops on medium-high heat for about 5 minutes per side, or until a thermometer inserted into the center of the thickest part of the chops reads 145°F.
Also grill the plums, cut side down, for 5-10 minutes, or until charred grill marks appear and plums are soft, but not squishy.
While pork chops and plums are cooking, toss arugula with remaining oil (1 tsp), juice from ½ a lemon and a pinch of sea salt. Plate arugula onto 2 plates.
While pork chops rest, slice each plum half in half again for quarters. Place a pork chop on each plate on top of arugula. Top with plums, oregano and parmesan. Serve immediately.

Notes

Don't be afraid to season the pork chops heavily with salt and pepper..
For the juiciest pork chops, grill on medium-high heat (about 450°F) for a few minutes per side. When they are done, a thermometer inserted into the center of the thickest part of the chop should read 145°F.
Grill the plums halved, then slice into quarters after they are grilled. This will make them easier to keep up with on the grill.
Let the pork rest for a bit while you are slicing the plums to lock all the juices in.
Use really good quality parmesan and olive oil.
You can leave out the parmesan to make this dish dairy-free.
Don't have fresh oregano? Try fresh thyme, rosemary or basil.
Try this dish with other stone fruit, such as apricots or peaches.