Grilled Pork, Couscous and Dried Cherry
Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
Grilled pork and couscous with a dried cherry and citrus vinaigrette is the focus of a one-dish summer supper. Serve with grilled garlic bread.
Prep: 10 min | Cook: 10 min | Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 (4 ounce) boneless pork chops, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 1 1/3 cups couscous
- 2 cups water, boiling
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dried cherries
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 2 oranges, peeled and sliced
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced thinly
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- Zest of one orange
- 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons pecans, chopped
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Instructions
- Combine cumin, ginger, allspice, garlic powder and cayenne and rub mixture over pork cubes.
- Skewer cubes and grill over hot coals for 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, in large bowl cover couscous with boiling water seasoned with 1/2 teaspoon salt; cover and let rest 5 minutes.
- Stir cherries and onion into couscous. Arrange cucumber around the edge of serving platter; arrange couscous mixture in center, top with orange slices and pork cubes.
- In small bowl stir together olive oil, orange juice, zest, brown sugar, salt and pepper; drizzle over salad; garnish with pecans.
Notes
Wine suggestion: Pour a chilled rose or vin gris wine.
Nutrition
Per serving: Calories: 560 calories Protein: 23g Fat: 20g Sodium: 30mg Cholesterol: 30mg Saturated Fat: 3g Carbohydrates: 78g
Attribution
Recipe and photo used with permission from:
National Pork Board