Zees Wine Bar & Grill’s Grilled Pork Chops with Nectarine Salsa
Sweet & Spicy Delight
Take your tastebuds on an adventure and experience the delightful contrast of spiciness from a grilled pork chop combined with the sweetness of fresh nectarine salsa.
A summertime salsa livens up spicy, grilled pork chops with sweet-tangy flavors from nectarines and tomatoes sparked by onions, cilantro, red pepper flakes, and lime juice. Enjoy alongside a glass of Viognier for a delightful combination of flavors.
Recipe compliments of Executive Chef Trevor Gleave from Zees Wine Bar & Grill at The Shaw Club.
Ingredients
Serves 4 people
Ingredients:
2 Nectarines, pitted and diced
1 ripe Tomato, seeded and diced
¼ diced Red onion
2 tbsp Chopped cilantro
1 Lime, juiced
1 pinch Crushed red pepper (optional)
4 Pork chops, bone in or out
Salt and pepper to taste
Method
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
- Lightly oil grate, and set 4 inches from the heat.
- To make the salsa, place the nectarines, tomato, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Toss to blend.
- Season the salsa to taste with salt. Cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Place pork loin chops on the preheated grill. Cook until lightly browned and juices run clear, about 4 minutes on each side.
- Place pork chops on serving plates, and top with a generous spoonful of salsa.
Wine Pairing – 2023 13th Street Winery Viognier
I enthusiastically recommend the 2023 13th Street Winery Viognier to accompany the grilled pork chops with nectarine salsa. This exceptional wine boasts delightful aromas of peach blossoms and wet stone. On the palate, its refreshing acidity harmonizes beautifully with flavors of orange water, peach, and apricot, enhancing the vibrant notes of the nectarine salsa. Pairing compliments of Food & Beverage Manager Kara Rochon at Zees Wine Bar & Grill.