Name: Bruschetta Pork Chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 Meridian Boneless Pork Chops; 2 large, very firm tomatoes, finely diced; ½ large red onion, finely diced; 4 cloves garlic, finely minced; 2 tbsp olive oil, plus more for basting; 1 ½ tbsp balsamic vinegar, plus more for drizzle; ½ tsp salt; fresh basil leaves, cut into strips; 1 cup mozzarella, shredded or sliced; salt & pepper to taste

4 Meridian Boneless Pork Chops

2 large, very firm tomatoes, finely diced

½ large red onion, finely diced

4 cloves garlic, finely minced

2 tbsp olive oil, plus more for basting

1 ½ tbsp balsamic vinegar, plus more for drizzle

½ tsp salt

fresh basil leaves, cut into strips

1 cup mozzarella, shredded or sliced

salt & pepper to taste

Preheat grill to high for 10 minutes.

Make bruschetta by tossing together the tomatoes, onion, garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, basil leaves and a pinch of salt. Set aside.

Season the pork chops with salt and pepper and lightly baste with olive oil.

Grill for 3 minutes per side, or to desired doneness.

Top the pork chops with mozzarella cheese and place under the broiler for 1 minute until cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.

Let rest for 5 minutes.

Top chops with a spoonful of bruschetta mixture and drizzle with balsamic vinegar.