"Juicy jalapenos offer discernible heat, but they have a higher purpose beyond that: They provide welcome freshness with their distinct vegetal flavor. Jalapeno grilled pork chops. These are really exciting because I sort of consider them a sleeper hit recipe. It really highlights the power of the jalapeno as a fruit, the jalapeno pepper. Too often, we think of the jalapeno as pure heat."
"But if you access its real powers and just make them the main ingredient of a dish, you can really taste their freshness. I love this marinade, and I think it's really fun as well because it's versatile. You can put it on anything. Among the char, there's this vibrant green that still remains, and it's that chlorophyll in all of that fruit that stays green."
Jalapeños provide both discernible heat and distinct vegetal freshness when treated as a primary ingredient. Treating the jalapeño as a fruit reveals bright, chlorophyll-driven green notes that complement charred flavors. A jalapeño-based marinade brightens and balances grilled pork chops with savory, salty, and sweet elements while remaining versatile enough to be applied to other proteins. A jalapeño relish fortifies and amplifies the ingredients already in the marinade. Charring preserves a vibrant green in the pepper, adding visual and flavor contrast. Steamed rice serves as a neutral counterpoint that balances the dish’s intense flavors.
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