Double Bone Kurobuta Pork Chops with Romesco & Fennel Salad
BY: Sarah Kelly
Ingredients
Pork Chops
- 2 SRF Kurobuta Double Cut Pork Chops Buy Now
- Pork Chop Brine (for 2 Double Cut Pork Chops)
- 1 quart water
- 1/2 cup salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoon toasted fennel seed
- 2 tablespoon toasted coriander
- 2 tablespoon black peppercorn
- 3 bay leaves
- 3 crushed garlic cloves
- chopped fronds of one fennel
- 1 quart ice
- 2 tablespoon beef tallow or canola oil
- 2 knobs of butter
- 3 crushed garlic cloves
- 3 sprigs thyme
Romesco Sauce
- 2 tablespoon sherry vinegar
- 1/4 cup Mamas Lil peppers
- 1/2 cup piquillo peppers
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup parmesan
- 1/4 cup Marcona almonds
- 1/4 cup parsley
- 1 shallot
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt to taste
Fennel Salad
- 1 bulb thinly shaved fennel on a mandolin or with a sharp knife
- 1/4 cup parsley sprigs
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- Juice of half a lemon
- 3 sprigs chives
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1
Dissolve sugar and salt and all ingredients in boiling water. Add ice. Let cool to room temperature. Add pork chops. Refrigerate for 24 hours. Pull from brine and pat dry before cooking.
24 hours
2
Heat oven to 375°F
7 minutes
3
Place a sauté pan over high heat, add oil, Sear chops approx. 5 min per side until golden brown and the fat cap is seared. Once desired color is developed, add butter garlic and thyme and baste. Transfer to a sheet pan and cook until internal temp is 135°F. Rest for 5 minutes.
15 minutes
4
To serve, smear plate with a good amount of romesco and place pork chop on top. Garnish with the fennel salad.
3 minutes
1
Combine all ingredients in a blender and pulse to a chunky consistency.
3 minutes
1
Gently toss all in a small bowl. Serve.
5 minutes