Glazed Pork Chops W Pineapple, Watermelon & Ginger Relish
4 3/4 inch -- ¥ 1 thick pork loin chops -- trimmed to leave -- 1/4-inch fat salt and freshly ground pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne or paprika 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup pineapple j...
Ingredients
- 43/4 inch -- ¥
- 1thick pork loin chops -- trimmed to leave
- 2tablespoonolive oil
- 1cuppineapple juice
- 2tablespoonminced gingerroot
- 2tablespoonbrown sugar
- 1teaspooncornstarch
- 1tablespooncold water
Directions
- 1
4 3/4 inch -- ¥ 1 thick pork loin chops -- trimmed to leave -- 1/4-inch fat salt and freshly ground pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne or paprika 2
- 2
In a skillet heat the oil over moderately high heat until almost smoking
- 3
Cook the pork chops until well browned on either side, about 2 to 3 minutes per side
- 4
Remove chops to a plate, cover with foil and keep warm
- 5
Deglaze the skillet with 2/3 cup pineapple juice, stirring to remove browned bits from bottom of pan
- 6
Stir in 1 tablespoon of the minced gingerroot and the brown sugar and bring sauce to a simmer
- 7
Return the chops and any juices that have collected to the skillet, reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 6 to 8 minutes until meat is cooked
- 8
Remove chops to a plate, cover with foil and keep warm