*Grilled Pork Chops w/ Nectarines
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Grilled Pork Chops with Nectarines
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 3 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 4 (6-ounce) bone-in center-cut pork chops (about 1/2 inch thick)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Olive Oil
- 2 ripe nectarines
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 4 teaspoons mascarpone cheese
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
Combine thyme, 1 tablespoon oil, and garlic in a small bowl.
Rub oil mixture evenly over pork chops; sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
Place pork on grill rack coated with olive oil; grill 3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.
Let stand 10 minutes.
While pork stands, cut nectarines in half; discard pits.
Combine sugar, remaining 1/2 teaspoon oil, cumin, and red pepper in a small bowl.
Sprinkle sugar mixture evenly over cut sides of nectarines.
Place nectarines on grill rack coated with olive oil; grill 5 minutes on each side or until tender.
Cut nectarines into wedges; top evenly with mascarpone cheese.
Serve with pork.
Serves 4
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