Recipe of the Month: July 2010

Honey Soy Pork Chops with Watermelon Feta Salad

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 8 Center cut pork chops
• ½ Cup honey
• ¼ Cup soy sauce
• ½ Teaspoon pepper flakes

Directions:

1. Combine the honey, soy and pepper flakes in a bowl and mix well. Add this mixture to the pork chops in a zippy bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight).
2. Remove the chops from the bag and discard the marinade. Grill the chops for 2 minutes per side over a hot grill. Move the chops to a medium heat section of the grill and continue to cook (turning often) until just done.

Watermelon Feta Salad

• 4 Cup diced watermelon
• 1 Teaspoon jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced small
• 1 Tablespoon white wine vinegar
• ½ Tablespoon squeeze basil
• ¼ Cup olive oil
• Pinch of salt
• Fresh cracked pepper
• ¾ Cup feta cheese

Directions:

1. Placed the diced watermelon and pepper in a large bowl.
2. To make the dressing, place the vinegar, basil and oil in a separate bowl and whisk to incorporate.
3. Add the dressing, salt and pepper and feta to the watermelon and toss to coat. Srve immediately or refrigerate for up to 4 hours.

Enjoy!
Chef Mike