Grilled Pork Chops with Roasted Apricot, Grilled Leek, Potato and Walnut Gratin Recipe by Literati I

Ingredients

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• 1/2 C. fresh cracked walnuts
• 1 lb. apricots, halved and pitted
• 4 pork chops, brined if desired
• 5 C. water
• 3 young leeks, approx. 1" diameter
• 4 Tbsp. kosher salt
• 2 medium-sized Yukon gold potatoes
• 1/4 C. O-port wine vinegar (or substitute balsamic)
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2 Tbsp. salt
• 1 tsp. olive oil
• 2 medium-sized Russet potatoes
• 1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
• (to taste) salt and pepper
• 4 Tbsp. brown sugar
• (to taste) salt and fresh ground pepper
• 2 sprigs thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 small yellow onion
• 1 C. vegetable oil, for frying
• 1 arbol chile pod
• 3/4 C. heavy cream
• 4 sprigs thyme
• 1 Tbsp. sweet butter
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled, slightly smashed
• 1/4 C. fresh grated Parmesan cheese
• 4 pork chops, around 13 oz. each
• 1 sprig thyme