Pork chop with fresh raspberry/balsamic vinegar sauce with awesome sides (Pic heavy)

Phatchris

Awesome dude, I wonder if it was a knife and not a fork if it would still be gross

tarheelmatt

Thanks @CarolinaQ and @Phatchris!  

I am still a little perplexed about the fork thing...  Guess some have weird phobias I guess.  

bo31210

@tarheelmatt‌ How long do you cook the asparagus. That looks Devine. Nice fork BTW )

tarheelmatt

@bo31210, cook the asparagus long enough to render the bacon surrounding it.  Essentially, you're cooking the bacon and the asparagus is along for the ride.  If cooking only asparagus, cook until tender.  Really does not take long.  I like mine Al dente though.  

Also thanks for the compliment. That is my favorite fork.  

Carolina Q

Matthew, would you mind posting the recipe for the raspberry sauce? I need quantities! I don't ad lib well. 

Fresh raspberries, 

orange juice, 

sugar, 

balsamic vinegar, 

salt, pepper, 

butter

I assume it is brought to a boil and then simmered to reduce? Thinking I might add a chopped chipotle or two. Thanks!

tarheelmatt

@Carolina Q, I just throw stuff together brother, sorry about that.  I will do my best to give you a ball park.  

Fresh raspberries - used about 3/4 of small plastic containers

1/4 cup Orange juice

1/8 cup sugar (use your judgement here, I had to add more initially).  Brown sugar would go well too.  1/4 cup balsamic

salt - teaspoon to start

pepper - teaspoon to start

Put the above in a sauce pan and bring to a simmer.  The berries will begin to break down.  I took the back of my spoon to smash them well.  

Let that reduce to coat the back of spoon (not a fork and don't post that picture either, it is gross).  Then add butter (1/2 to 1 tablespoon).  Makes a great glaze or sauce.  

I wished I added the chipoltle.  One should do it I believe.  

Hope this helps.  

Carolina Q

Thanks. I meant to say I wanted to add jalapeño, not chipotle. All I've ever seen comes in adobo sauce. Which, like most processed foods these days, has a bit more sodium than I'm supposed to eat. Not horrible, but I try to cut back where I can. Jalapeños should work. I think. 

Oh, wait!! I just remembered I have a bottle of chipotle tabasco. Maybe I'll add a splash or two of that.

And no spoon shots. Thanks again!!

tarheelmatt

@Carolina Q, any time!  Let me know how you like it.  

pasoegg

Think I would trade one of my treasured Natural Lights for that meal....  That is very impressive...Maybe I can stop in on the way home for left overs since I come that way each day. 

stv8r

Forgive the newbie question but what/where is that raised grate from?

tarheelmatt

pasoegg said:

Think I would trade one of my treasured Natural Lights for that meal....  That is very impressive...Maybe I can stop in on the way home for left overs since I come that way each day. 

Hahah... A Natty for food, that sounds pretty good!  I appreciate the kind words.  

You work near T-ville? 

Jeremiah

Holy crap. I don't know what to say. Maybe that's the best looking cook I've seen in a while on this forum!!!! :-bd

tarheelmatt

stv8r said:

Forgive the newbie question but what/where is that raised grate from?

No ignorance man.  If you don't know, you don't know.  

Click this and it will take you there.  It is called the Grill Dome Extender.  I love mine persoanlly.  Almost all my cooks I use this.  

Gman2

Fantastic looking meal right there

bo31210

@stv8r‌ Raising the grid to the felt line or above provides more cooking options. You will see options from an extra grid and four bolts up to an adjustable rig and more. Explore and see what you can come up with. And always ask if there is a question. There are a lot of great guys and gals here willing to help ya out.

tarheelmatt

Thanks @Jeremiah‌! That's a heck of a compliment for sure.

@Gman2‌, thank you sir!

pasoegg

@tarheelmatt  live few miles north of t-ville but work in Asheboro at Toyota dealer...drive thru T-ville twice a day...your pics and cooks are well versed.....glad to see someone enjoy the ride...

tarheelmatt

pasoegg said:

@tarheelmatt  live few miles north of t-ville but work in Asheboro at Toyota dealer...drive thru T-ville twice a day...your pics and cooks are well versed.....glad to see someone enjoy the ride...

@pasoegg, that is cool.  Not a lot in Thomasville, but I like where I am and my wife loves it too.  

Are you a salesman?  My work car came from there.  

Edit:  Also, thanks for the kind words about my cooks and pictures.  I appreciate it.  

pasoegg

Sales manager for 17 years at Midstate Toyota.  Previously at Modern Toyota for 3 years

tarheelmatt

@pasoegg, that's awesome!  Was looking to upgrade the wife to a Highlander sometime soon.  When we do, I'll come down and kick some tires.  

tarheelmatt

tarheelmatt said:

@pasoegg, that's awesome!  Was looking to upgrade the wife to a Highlander sometime soon.  When we do, I'll come down and kick some tires.  

 

When I do I should come bearing these pork chops and sauce!  

Hi54putty

strong cook and nice pics 

tarheelmatt

Thanks @Hi54putty!  Haven't seen you around in a while man.  Hope all is well. 

pasoegg

tarheelmatt said:

tarheelmatt said:

@pasoegg, that's awesome!  Was looking to upgrade the wife to a Highlander sometime soon.  When we do, I'll come down and kick some tires.  

 

When I do I should come bearing these pork chops and sauce!  

Always cheaper when you come with food or beer....come by anytime!!  The highlander is awesome!!

Canugghead

reminds me of our pork marketing folks' slogan years ago:

tarheelmatt

Haha.. I like it!  I will have to save this for future use. 

mlamb01

Can you post a photo of the fork by itself please?  I think it deserves its own dedicated shot.  Full length and fully exposed...

tarheelmatt

mlamb01 said:

Can you post a photo of the fork by itself please?  I think it deserves its own dedicated shot.  Full length and fully exposed...

Haha... And all dirty and stuff too!