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Ingredients |
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4 |
Center-cut pork chops, |
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- 1 inch thick. |
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Kosher salt to taste |
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Fresh cracked black pepper |
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-------CINNAMON-APPLE RELISH------------ |
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1 sm |
Red bell pepper, diced |
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1 sm |
Onion, diced |
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Granny Smith apples, peeled |
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-and soaked in lemon water |
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2 tb |
Fresh ginger grated or chopt |
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2 tb |
Brown sugar |
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1/4 ts |
Red pepper flakes |
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1 tb |
Curry powder (Madras?) |
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1/2 ts |
Turmeric |
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Cinnamon stick |
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Whole cloves |
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2 |
Bay leaves |
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1 1/2 c |
Apple juice |
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1 c |
Apple cider vinegar |
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1 c |
Toasted almonds |
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1 tb |
Cornstarch |
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1 1/2 tb |
Water |
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Instructions |
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Season pork chops with salt and pepper. Sear on both sides in a hot pan over medium-high heat until golden brown. Remove and place on a baking sheet. Place in a 375 degree oven for 8 minutes. Remove from oven. Spoon cinnamon-apple relish on a serving platter and arrange chops on top.
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CINNAMON-APPLE RELISH:
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(Also delicious with grilled quail, chicken or venison sausage.)
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Coat a large skillet with vegetable oil spray and place over medium heat; add bell pepper and onion and saute until softened. Add apples, ginger, brown sugar, pepper flakes, curry powder, turmeric, cinnamon stick, cloves and bay leaves; continue to saute until they release their aroma. Add apple juice and vinegar and bring to a boil. Add almonds.
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Dissolve cornstarch in water and stir into mixture; simmer and let reduce for 20 minutes. Use as directed above.
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