Pork Chops with Gingered Plum Sauce Recipe

Name: Pork Chops with Gingered Plum Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 pound Italian prune plums; 1 large garlic clove; 4 pork chops (each about 1 inch thick); 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated peeled fresh gingerroot; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons Sherry vinegar or red-wine vinegrar; 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar; 2 whole star anise or 1/2 teaspoon anise seeds; Garnish: chopped scallion and plum slices

Servings: persons

1
Quarter and pit plums and mince garlic.
2
Pat pork chops dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
3
In a 12-inch heavy skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and brown pork chops about 2 minutes on each side, transferring to a plate.
4
Add garlic and gingerroot to skillet and saute, stirring constantly, 30 seconds.
5
Stir in soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, and anise and bring to a simmer.
6
Return pork chops to skillet and arrange plums around them.
7
Simmer mixture, covered, over moderately low heat 50 minutes, or until meat is very tender.
8
Transfer chops to a platter and, if necessary, simmer sauce, uncovered, until thickened slightly.
9
Discard star anise, if used.
10
Pour sauce over chops and garnish with scallion and plum.

352

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 pound Italian prune plums, 1 large garlic clove, 4 pork chops (each about 1 inch thick), 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Pork Chops with Gingered Plum Sauce 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.

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Pork Chops with Gingered Plum Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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