Honey- Balsamic Pork
Makes 4 Servings.

Here is a salad everyone should rave about either at a picnic or backyard party.

4 - boneless pork chops

2 - teaspoons vegetable oil

1/4 - teaspoon salt

1/8 - teaspoon pepper

2 - cloves garlic, minced

¼ - cup honey

3 - tablespoons balsamic vinegar

4 - cups iceberg lettuce, Boston lettuce or Bibb lettuce, torn

1 - red onion, sliced

1/2 - cup celery, sliced

1/4 - cup pecans, chopped

Directions

• Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chops with salt and pepper. 

• Brush with a little oil. 

• Cook, turning occasionally to brown evenly. You want to chops to "just done." Remove chops from skillet and reserve.

• Add any remaining oil to pan and quickly sauté garlic cloves until tender, about 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. 

• Stir in honey and balsamic vinegar, cook and stir 1 minute or until heated through.

• In large mixing bowl, toss together lettuce, onion, celery and vinegar mixture. 

• Divide lettuce mixture among individual plates. 

• Slice each pork chop and fan over salads. Sprinkle with pecans.

Picnicking & Tailgating

Prepare before leaving home to the point of fixing the lettuce.  Place pork mixture in thermal container.  Place Lettuce and pecans in plastic storage bags and seal tight.  At the picnic or tailgate site, begin with the toss lettuce and complete.