SUMMER FINALE
Recipe provides easy transition to fall grilling
What are you grilling for Labor Day? That question is being asked more and more as the unofficial end of summer draws near.
It’s an odd time of year. The actual end of summer is approaching, after which the days grow shorter and shorter and fall arrives. We’re also on the verge of facing so-called Indian summer, when the weather can sometimes be as warm as the hottest summer days, or even hotter.
So my suggestion to you is to cook something that feels special yet easy for the end of vacation time but also feels slightly autumnal. A dish with a hint of flavors that will feel robust and comforting for the cooler days that will ultimately come after Indian summer passes.
With all that in mind, pork chops seem to me like an ideal main ingredient choice. They cook quickly and easily on the grill, providing tender, flavorful results. They’re impressive, substantial and satisfying.
You can also go on cooking the recipe as summer gives way to autumn. And, once the weather turns a bit colder, feel free to adapt it simply by cooking the chops on the stovetop in a little bit of peanut oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat instead of on the grill. Voila! You have a perfectly delicious autumn dish that will make you think back to happy summer days. Wolfgang Puck Worldwide Distributed by Tribune Content Agency