Grilled pork chops with al's oyster dressing

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4(10-ounce) double cut pork
Chops
4tablespoonsOlive oil
Essence
1mediumOnion, chopped
½Green pepper, chopped
½Red pepper, chopped
1tablespoonMinced shallots
1tablespoonMinced garlic
1poundsShucked oysters, chopped
1quartHeavy cream
1tablespoonCrystal hot sauce
2tablespoonsWorcestershire sauce
3To 4 cups day-old bread,
Cubed
6Eggs, slightly beaten
Salt and black pepper
¼cupChopped green onions, plus
¼cupFor garnish
¼cupGrated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cheese, plus 1/4 cup for
Garnish
½cupSizzled leeks
1tablespoonBrunoise red peppers
1tablespoonBrunoise yellow peppers

Directions

Preheat the grill. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Butter a 13 by 9-inch rectangular baking dish. Season each pork chop with 2 tablespoons olive oil and Essence. Place on the grill and cook for about 8 minutes on each side for medium. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil. When the oil is hot, saut‚ the vegetables for 2 to 3 minutes or until the vegetables are wilted. Season with Essence. Stir in the oysters and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in the cream, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Fold in the bread cubes and incorporate thoroughly. Remove the mixture from the heat and whisk in the eggs. Season with salt and pepper. Fold in the green onions and cheese. Pour the dressing into the prepared pan and cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 30 minutes covered and 15 minutes uncovered. Remove the dressing and allow to sit for 5 minutes before serving. Mound the dressing in the center of the plate. Lay the chop against the dressing. Garnish with leeks, cheese, green onions and peppers

Yield: 4 servings

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