3 .............tablespoons olive oil, divided
4 .............(6-ounce) bone-in center-cut pork chops
1 .............teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 ..........teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
**Cooking spray**
1 .............cup uncooked couscous
3/4 ..........cup boiling water
1 .............cup coarsely chopped pitted cherries
1/2 ..........cup sliced green onions
1/3 ..........cup dry-roasted almonds, chopped
2 .............teaspoons grated lemon rind
2 .............tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
2. Brush 1 tablespoon olive oil evenly over both sides of pork, and sprinkle evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper. Place pork on a grill rack coated with cooking spray, and grill 4 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Let pork stand for 5 minutes.
3. Place couscous in a large bowl. Add 3/4 cup boiling water; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Uncover and fluff with a fork. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons oil, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, cherries, and remaining ingredients.
Serve with pork.
TIP:
In-season, sweet red cherries are a bountiful bargain, and they lend a wonderfully fresh, fruity element that pairs well with pork.
