- 1
- 15 mins
- 30 mins
Ingredients
- 1 shallot, diced
- 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 1 -inch piece peeled fresh ginger, cut into coins
- 1 teaspoon Madras curry powder
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Kosher salt
- Pinch crushed red pepper
- 3 pears, peeled, cored, and cut in large dice
- 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 8 thin bone-in pork chops, each about 4 ounces
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Preparation
Step 1
Directions
1. For chutney: In medium microwave-safe bowl, stir together shallot, vinegar, brown sugar, butter, ginger, curry powder, cinnamon stick, 1/4 teaspoon 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.
2. 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 bottom using a wooden spoon. Simmer until slightly thickened. Stir in cilantro. Serve chops with chutney.
Calories: 453
Total Fat: 23 grams
Saturated Fat: 8 grams
Total Carbohydrate: 33 grams
Protein: 31 grams
Sodium: 326 milligrams
Cholesterol: 93 milligrams
Fiber: 4.5 grams
Recipe courtesy Food Network Kitchens for entwine.
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