Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Kosher salt
  • Pepper
  • 1/4 cup marcona almonds, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon minced chives
  • 1 teaspoon minced parsley
  • 1 teaspoon minced mint
  • 1 teaspoon minced cilantro
  • Canola oil, for brushing
  • Four 8-ounce bone-in pork rib chops, cut 1 inch thick
  • Flaky sea salt, for finishing

Method

  • In a medium bowl, whisk 1/4 cup of the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of the vinegar with the shallot, garlic, 1 tablespoon of kosher salt, 1 teaspoon of pepper and 1 cup of water.
  • Stir in the almonds, chives, parsley, mint and cilantro.
  • Light a grill and oil the grate.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the remaining 1/4 cup each of olive oil and vinegar with 2 tablespoons of kosher salt, 2 teaspoons of pepper and 1/4 cup of water.
  • Grill the pork chops over moderately high heat, basting frequently with the seasoning salmuera, until browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 140, 6 to 7 minutes per side.
  • Transfer the chops to a platter and baste with some of the marcona almond salmuera.
  • Sprinkle with flaky salt and serve the rest of the salmuera alongside.