Pork Chops with Pear Chutney
Ingredients:
Chutney
- 1 Shallots finely diced
- 3 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 tbsp Coconut Sugar can sub brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Butter
- 1 tbsp Ginger 1-inch piece, peeled and sliced into coins
- 1 tsp Curry Powder
- 1 Cinnamon Stick
- .25 tsp Sea Salt
- .125 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- 3 Pear peeled, cored, and cut in large dice
- 2 tbsp Dried Cranberries
- 2 tbsp Fresh Cilantro chopped
Chops
- 32 oz Pork Chops bone-in, 4 oz each
- 1 tsp Sea Salt
- .5 tsp Ground Black Pepper
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions:
- For the chutney: In a medium microwave-safe bowl, stir together shallot, vinegar, sugar, butter, ginger, curry powder, cinnamon stick, salt, and red pepper. Cover and seal with plastic wrap and heat in microwave oven on HIGH for 1 minute. Carefully remove plastic wrap and stir in pears and cranberries. Re-cover and microwave for 10 minutes more. Carefully poke holes in plastic wrap to release steam and set aside.
- For pork chops: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pat pork chops dry and season with salt and pepper to taste. Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan and heat until shimmering. Lay 4 chops in pan and sear until golden on one side, about 3 minutes. Turn and cook 1 more minute. Remove from pan; set aside and keep warm. Repeat with remaining oil and chops. Add chutney to pan and, scrape up any brown bits from the bottom using a wooden spoon. Simmer until slightly thickened. Stir in cilantro. Serve chops with chutney.
Nutrition
Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 439mg | Potassium: 511mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 77IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg
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