BlackBerry porkchop

Grilled blackberry pork chops are a deliciously unexpected duo. This is where sweet meets savory on the grill!

Ingredients you’ll need:

Bone in pork chop

• Bone in Pork Chop

• Kosher salt

• Sweet & savory rub

BlackBerry sauce 

• Blackberries

• Olive oil

• Lemon zest

• Salt/pepper

• Garlic powder

• Balsamic vinegar 

• Apple cider vinegar

• Dijon mustard

• Salted butter

• Maple syrup 

• Brown sugar

Brussel sprouts 

• Chopped garlic

• balsamic vinegar

• brown sugar

• salt/pepper

• garlic powder

• parmesan cheese (optional)

Equipment you’ll need

• Charcoal- I used the Good charcoal. This premium hardwood lump charcoal burns hotter, cleaner and more evenly throughout a cook.

• Charcoal grill --I used the Ringo grill by Vandoren Welding. This is the perfect compact outdoor open fire grill to add to your backyard.  With multiple attachments the possibilities to make a great meal are endless. It is the perfect starter grill if you are just learning how to cook open fire.

• Knife 

• Tongs- I prefer to use Donkey tong long when cooking open fire.

• Cutting board

How to make Blackberry pork chop 

FIRE UP THE GRILL 

Since this charcoal burns for hotter and longer you truly don’t need much. I used a blow torch but any charcoal chimney to heat the charcoal will work!

Once lit, push them to the designated cook area

THE BRUSSEL SPROUTS  

I prefer to cut the Brussel sprouts in half. Combine all the ingredients, including the seasonings into a bowl. Give a good mix and toss onto the grill.

You want a medium heat for this, remove Brussel sprouts when at desired texture.

THE PORK CHOP 

Season generously and toss on direct heat until reaching desired temperature.

Combine all the ingredients into a little cast iron and place on indirect heat. Allow everything to simmer for about 10 minutes, or until it all comes together.  

BlackBerry pork chop 

Recipe Info

Prep Time:  20 min  

Cook time: 30 min 

Serves: 1 to 2 people

Effort: Easy

Course: Entree 

Ingredients

• Pork chop

  • 2tbs sweet & savory rub (or enough to generously coat the pork chop)

  • 1tbs kosher salt  

• BlackBerry sauce

  • ¾ cup blackberries

  • Pinch salt

  • 1tbs brown sugar

  • Zest from one lemon

  • 2tbs maple syrup

  • 1tbs chopped garlic 

  • ½tbs Dijon mustard

  • 1tbs Apple cider vinegar

  • 1tbs Balsamic vinegar  

  • 1tbs butter                                                  

• Brussel sprouts

  • 1 ½ cup Brussel sprouts

  • Salt/pepper to taste

  • 2tbs olive oil

  • 1tbs balsamic vinegar

  • 1tbs brown sugar

  • 1tbs garlic powder

  • 1tbs chopped garlic

  • 2tbs shredded parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

For the pork chop & sauce

1. Fire up the grill to  450-500℉

2. In a little cast iron add all of the ingredients, let cook down on indirect heat for about 10 minutes 

3. Season the pork chop generously

4. Sear the pork chop on direct heat until the internal reaches 145℉ 

5. Remove pork chop, let rest.

6. Using a sharp knife, slice the pork chop against the grain. (Cutting perpendicular to the direction of the fibers). This technique shortens the muscle fibers, making it more tender and easier to chew.

7. Plate & enjoy!

For the Brussel sprouts

1. In a bowl mix all of the ingredients

2. Toss onto the grill at a medium heat

3. Cook until Brussel sprouts have reached desired texture.