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Pork and Pecan Salad
- TOTAL PREP TIME20 minutes
- SERVINGS4
- DEGREE OF DIFFICULTYEasy
Ingredients
- 4 New York (top loin) pork chops 3/4-inch thick
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- salt and pepper
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 4 cups iceberg lettuce torn (Boston or Bibb lettuce)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup celery sliced
- 1/4 cup pecans chopped
Preparation
Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chops with salt and pepper and brush with a little oil. Cook, turning to brown evenly, until just done, 8 minutes until internal temperature on a thermometer reads 145 degrees F. Remove chops from skillet and let rest for 3 minutes and keep warm. Add any remaining oil to skillet and quickly sauté garlic until tender, 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add honey and vinegar, cook and stir one minute or until heated through.
In a large bowl, toss together lettuce, strawberries, celery and vinegar mixture. Divide lettuce mixture among individual plates. Slice pork chops, spread evenly over salads. Garnish with pecans.
Serves 4.
Wine suggestion: Serve with a chilled dry Riesling.
Meet the Suther Family
Blaine, KansasI started the farm in the 1970's with the vision of making it a successful family run business in rural America. Today I farm in partnership with my wife Micki, my father Ralph, and my bother Dan. My wife and I live on the farm. We have five children; Tracy, Audrea, Matt, Greg and Grace.
