Ingredients

  • 2 pounds country-style boneless pork ribs (about 4 ribs)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons celery seeds
  • Kosher salt
  • Pepper
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
  • Three 1-inch-thick slices of country bread, halved crosswise
  • 2 garlic cloves, 1 halved and 1 minced
  • 1 small Fresno or red jalapeno chile, stemmed and minced
  • 1 pound tomatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 8 light-green celery ribs with leaves, thinly sliced on the diagonal (2 cups)

Method

  • Season the pork with the celery seeds, salt and pepper.
  • Let stand for 30 minutes.
  • Light a grill or preheat a grill pan and brush with oil.
  • Grill the pork over moderately high heat, turning occasionally, until lightly charred all over and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 140, about 12 minutes.
  • Transfer to a work surface and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice the meat against the grain.
  • Meanwhile, brush the bread with oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Grill over moderately high heat, turning, until lightly charred on both sides, about 2 minutes.
  • Rub with the halved garlic clove.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the 1/4 cup of oil with the chile and minced garlic.
  • Add the tomatoes and sliced celery and toss to coat.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer the toasts to plates, top with the tomato salad and sliced pork and serve.