Ingredients

  • 6 New York pork chops boneless, top loin, 1 1/2-inches thick
  • 8 ounces apricot jam
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
  • 1 onions large, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper coarsely ground
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger root grated
  • 3 tablespoons tomato sauce
  • 3 tablespoons brandy
  • 1 pound lentils
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1/4 cup green onions diced
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper diced
  • cilantro to tasted
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Method

  • Combine all ingredients except pork and Lentil Compote. Marinate pork, refrigerated, in mixture 24 hours. Remove pork from marinade and discard marinade. Grill pork over medium-hot coals 12-16 minutes, turning once until internal temperature on a thermometer reads 145 degrees Fahrenheit, followed by a 3-minute rest time.