Pork Loin Chops with Pineapple Relish |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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The tropical relish that tops these chops is a nod to the Caribbean climes and palm-tree breezes that are the stuff Jimmy Buffett songs are practically made ofa veritable paradise in this dish for two. Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh pineapple |
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion |
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh serrano chile, including seeds |
1 teaspoon chopped thyme |
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar |
1 teaspoon coriander seeds |
2 (1-inch-thick) boneless pork loin chops |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
2 tablespoons dark rum |
Directions:
1. Toss together pineapple, onion, chile, thyme, vinegar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
2. Grind coriander seeds in an electric coffee/spice grinder (or crush with flat side of a knife). Pat pork dry; sprinkle all over with coriander, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
3. Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then sauté pork, turning once, until well browned and just cooked through but still juicy, 6 to 10 minutes.
4. Transfer pork to plates. Add pineapple mixture and rum to skillet and sauté, scraping up brown bits, 1 minute. Serve pork with relish.
5. Per serving: 408 calories, 18g fat (3g saturated), 74mg cholesterol, 1243mg sodium, 21g carbohydrates, 3g fiber, 36g protein See Nutrition Data's complete analysis of this recipe › Nutritional analysis provided by Nutrition Data
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