Name: Grilled Pork Chops and Greens with Red Pepper Sauce
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H40M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H40M0.000S
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large leek, halved lengthwise and crosswise; 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 large jarred roasted red peppers; 2 tablespoons raw almonds; 1 lemon (1/2 juiced, 1/2 sliced into wedges); 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 large bunch collard greens, stems removed and leaves cut into large pieces; 4 bone-in pork chops (1/2 inch thick; about 6 ounces each); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Directions

Preheat a grill to medium. Brush the cut sides of the light-colored half of the leek with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Grill, covered and turning occasionally, until slightly charred and tender, about 8 minutes (reduce the heat or move the leek if it gets too dark). Transfer the grilled leek to a blender along with the roasted peppers, almonds, lemon juice, sugar, paprika, 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and 2 tablespoons each olive oil and water. Puree until smooth.
Wash the collards, leaving a lot of excess water on the leaves. Transfer to a large bowl and drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil; season with salt and pepper and toss. Grill the collards and the dark green half of the leek, turning often, until wilted and slightly charred, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove to a cutting board and tent the collards and leek with foil to steam.
Season the pork chops with salt and pepper. Grill until well marked and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
Thinly slice the collards and leek; toss together. Divide the red pepper sauce among plates and top with the greens and pork chops. Sprinkle with the chives.