Grilled Windsor Farms Pork Chop
This recipe has been created by the chefs at Benugo, who are passionate about showcasing the exceptional produce of the Windsor Estate. Using ingredients from Windsor Farms and a network of local tenanted farms, it highlights the quality, seasonality and provenance of food grown and reared across our rural portfolio.
Cooking time: 3 hours 45 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 Windsor Farm Shop pork chops on the bone (approx. 280g each)
- 100g grape mustard (wholegrain mustard can be used as a substitute)
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1/4 cup table salt
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp black peppercorns
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 sprigs rosemary
- 4 bay leaves
- 300g green beans, trimmed and cut in half
- 300g fennel, thinly shaved
- 200g spinach
- Fresh mint
- Fresh parsley
- Fresh dill
- Salt and black pepper
- 50ml extra virgin olive oil
- 1 bunch parsley, finely chopped
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 20g capers, finely chopped
- 20ml red wine vinegar
- Salt and black pepper
Method
- Prepare the brine
Bring the apple cider, salt, sugar, peppercorns, garlic, rosemary and bay leaves to the boil, stirring until the sugar and salt have dissolved. Allow to cool, then chill with ice. Submerge the pork chops in the brine and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Cook the pork chops
Remove the pork from the brine and pat dry. Grill on a BBQ or in a hot pan for approximately 4 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Set aside to rest.
- Prepare the salad
Blanch the green beans in boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain. Combine with the shaved fennel, spinach and fresh herbs. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Make the Salsa Verde
Finely chop the parsley and capers, then mix with the olive oil, lemon zest and juice, and red wine vinegar. Season to taste.
- Assemble the dish
Toss the salad with the salsa verde. Slice the pork chops and serve alongside the salad, finished with a spoonful of grape mustard.
Serving suggestion
Serve immediately while the pork is still warm. Ideal for outdoor dining or a relaxed summer barbecue.
