Spice-Crusted Pork Chops on Cauliflower Purée
Spice-Crusted Pork Chops on Cauliflower Purée
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp black peppercorns
- 1 tbsp coriander seeds
- 2 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 tsp caraway seeds
- 1 tsp coarse salt
- 4 bone-in pork chops, 1 1/4-inch (3 cm) thick, trimmed of fat
- 2 cups (500 ml) cauliflower purée
- 3 tbsp mixed fresh herbs, finely chopped (flat-leaf parsley, tarragon, chives, cilantro, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill, setting the burners to high, or preheat a non-stick skillet grill pan on high. Oil the grate or pan.
- Using a mortar and pestle, coarsely grind the spices and salt. In a bowl, coat the chops with the spice mixture, pressing lightly to coat well. Grill the chops for 4 minutes per side for medium rare or until the desired doneness. Let rest for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the cauliflower purée with the fresh herbs.
- Serve the chops with the cauliflower purée and a green vegetable, if desired.
Spice-Crusted Pork Chops on Cauliflower Purée