Pork with Pomegranate Pan Sauce

By Judy1

A simple spice rub flavors boneless pork chops, but the sweet-tart sauce is the real star of this dish. The sweetness of sugar and the sharpness of shallots bring the sour flavors of pomegranate juice and vinegar into perfect balance.

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 pork chop and about 2 tablespoons sauce)

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 (4-ounce) boneless center-cut pork loin chops
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/3 cup chopped shallots
• 3/4 cup pomegranate juice
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl; sprinkle over pork chops.

2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork chops; cook 3 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm. Add shallots to pan; cook 45 seconds, stirring constantly. Add juice, 1 tablespoon sugar, and vinegar; bring to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes or until slightly thick. Serve pork with sauce.