Glazed Pork Chops With Pineapple, Watermelon and Ginger Relish Recipe

Name: Glazed Pork Chops With Pineapple, Watermelon and Ginger Relish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 thick pork loin chops trimmed; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup pineapple juice; 2 tablespoons ginger root minced; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon water cold; 2 teaspoons dijon mustard; 1 cup pineapple diced; 1 cup watermelon diced; 2 each scallions, spring or green onions sliced; 1/2 each jalapeno pepper minced; 1 tablespoon parsley leaves; 2 tablespoons lime juice

Servings: persons

1 thick pork loin chops trimmed
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup pineapple juice
2 tablespoons ginger root minced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water cold
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
1 cup pineapple diced
1 cup watermelon diced
2 each scallions, spring or green onions sliced
1/2 each jalapeno pepper minced
1 tablespoon parsley leaves
2 tablespoons lime juice

1
Season the chops with salt, pepper and cayenne.
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 23 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 through.
8
Remove chops to a plate, cover with foil and keep warm.
9
If necessary simmer sauce until slightly reduced.
10
Mix together the cornstarch and cold water and stir into the simmering sauce, continuing to stir until thickened.
11
Reduce heat, stir in mustard and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
12
In a bowl combine pineapple, watermelon, the remaining tablespoon of gingerroot, scallions, jalapeno, parsley, lime juice and the remaining 13 cup pineapple juice, mixing well.
13
Serve the chops warm, glazed with the sauce and garnished with the pineapple andamp; watermelon relish.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 thick pork loin chops trimmed, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 cup pineapple juice, and more.

Yes, Glazed Pork Chops With Pineapple, Watermelon and Ginger Relish falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Glazed Pork Chops With Pineapple, Watermelon and Ginger Relish

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