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Roasted Pork Chops with Blueberries 

and Pancetta

Pork and fruit are well-matched, especially pork and blueberries. These glorious chops 

blend smoky, sweet and savory flavors. 

Serves 4 

4 pork loin chops, preferably bone-in, 

about 1½ inches thick 

Extra virgin olive oil 

1/2 teaspoon smoked salt, plus salt for 

the chops

1/2 cup pure maple syrup

1 pint blueberries 

6 ounces pancetta (rolled Italian bacon), 

cooked crisp and broken up

Recipe by Russ Faulk for Kalamazoo 

Outdoor Gourmet. Find more recipes 

online at KalamazooGourmet.com

Directions 

Preheat the grill for combination direct cooking and indirect cooking. 

The indirect zone should be at about 500°F. 

While the grill is heating, rinse and dry the chops. Lightly brush them on 

all sides with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Smoked salt will jump-start 

the smoky flavor and is good to use for this recipe even when grilling 

over a wood fire. Leave the chops sitting at room temperature while the 

grill is getting ready, up to 20 minutes. Wash the blueberries at this time. 

Grill the pork chops over direct heat for about 2 minutes per side and 

then transfer them to the indirect cooking zone. Close the grill and cook 

the chops for about 20 minutes, turning once halfway through, until an 

instant-read meat thermometer measures 155°F when inserted away 

from the bone.

As soon as you have moved the chops to the indirect zone, combine 

the maple syrup, blueberries and 1/2 teaspoon smoked salt in a large 

saucepan (although the ingredients would easily fit in a smaller pan, the 

broader bottom should help reduce the sauce more quickly) and bring 

to a strong simmer over medium heat. Stir the sauce frequently and 

avoid a rapid boil. If bubbles begin to build on top of bubbles, lower the 

heat to avoid burning the sauce. 

When cooked to 155°F internal temperature, remove the chops from the 

grill and transfer to plates. Let the chops rest 3 to 5 minutes. During this 

time, stir the cooked pancetta into the blueberry sauce. Top the chops 

with the sauce, serve and enjoy.