Grilled Pork Chops with Fig Balsamic Sauce

Season 2 pork chops by placing the following in a zip lock bag, adding the pork chops and rubbing down the chops with the seasoning. 2 cloves smashed garlic, 2 T minced fresh rosemary, zest of one lemon, 1 tsp. Minced fresh thyme, and 2 T The Olive Scene Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Marinate the chops in the refrigerator at least one hour.

Make Sauce:

1/2 C golden raisins

1/2 C dried figs

6 T The Olive Scene Fig Balsamic Vinegar

3 T honey

2/3 C The Olive Scene Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1/2 C water

salt and pepper to taste

Puree all the ingredients in a blender until smooth. Strain (optional) into a small sauce-pan, season with salt and pepper. Bring to the boil and simmer briefly, about one mi-nute.

Grill pork chops over medium heat , turning only once. Warm sauce, serve and enjoy!

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