GRILLED PORK CHOP WITH CAULIFLOWER CHEESE
GRILLED PORK CHOP WITH CAULIFLOWER CHEESE
GRILLED PORK CHOP WITH CAULIFLOWER CHEESE

Ingredients
  • 4 x 200g/7oz pork chops
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 50g/2oz unsalted butter
  • 200g/7oz spring cabbage
  • finely shredded
  • 1 large cauliflower
  • cut into florets
  • 50g/2oz butter
  • plus extra for greasing
  • 50g/2oz plain flour
  • 450ml/16fl oz milk
  • 2 free-range eggs
  • yolks only
  • 1 tsp English mustard
  • splash Worcestershire sauce
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 200g/7oz Lincolnshire Poacher (or strong cheddar) cheese
  • grated
Directions
  • For the grilled pork chops
  • preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6.
  • Season the pork chops with salt and freshly ground black pepper then rub with a little of the olive oil.
  • Heat a griddle pan until hot
  • add the pork chops and cook on each side until golden brown then transfer the griddle pan to the oven and cook for 5 minutes until the pork is just cooked through.
  • Remove the pork from the oven and set aside to rest for 4-5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile
  • heat a frying pan until hot
  • add the butter and cabbage and stir fry for 2-3 minutes until just tender. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper and set aside until needed.
  • For the cauliflower cheese
  • preheat oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6.
  • Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil
  • then add the cauliflower florets and cook for two minutes.
  • Drain and place the cauliflower in a buttered oven-proof dish.
  • Place the butter and flour into a saucepan and heat to melt the butter.
  • Cook
  • stirring for one to two minutes until lightly golden-brown.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and gradually whisk in the milk to form a smooth sauce.
  • Return the sauce to the heat and simmer for two to three minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and beat in the egg yolks
  • mustard and Worcestershire sauce and half the cheese.
  • Season with salt and pepper then pour over the cauliflower and top with the remaining cheese.
  • Place the cauliflower cheese under the grill and cook until golden-brown.
  • To serve
  • place a spoonful of cabbage into the centre of the plate then place the pork chop on top. Spoon the cauliflower cheese alongside.