Pork Chops with Mango Pineapple Sauce Recipe

Name: Pork Chops with Mango Pineapple Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (3/4-inch-thick) loin pork chops; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 3/4 teaspoons black pepper; 1 (1-lb) firm-ripe mango, peeled and coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 cup drained canned pineapple chunks (from a 14-oz can); 1 cup mango nectar; 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 4 whole cloves; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, coarsely chopped; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Servings: persons

4 (3/4-inch-thick) loin pork chops
2 teaspoons salt
1 3/4 teaspoons black pepper
1 (1-lb) firm-ripe mango, peeled and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup drained canned pineapple chunks (from a 14-oz can)
1 cup mango nectar
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
4 whole cloves
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves

1
Sprinkle both sides of pork chops with 1 teaspoon salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper (total), then chill, covered, at least 4 hours (to allow seasoning to permeate meat).
2
Puree chopped mango in a food processor until smooth, then force through a sieve into a bowl.
3
Bring mango puree, butter, pineapple, mango nectar, brown sugar, mustard, cloves, and remaining teaspoon each salt and pepper to a boil in a 1 1/2- to 2-quart heavy saucepan, stirring until butter is melted, then simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 12 to 15 minutes.
4
Discard cloves.
5
Pat pork chops dry.
6
Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown chops in 2 batches, about 1 1/2 minutes on each side.
7
Transfer to a plate as browned.
8
Pour off all but about 1 1/2 tablespoons fat from skillet, then cook onion over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes.
9
Add garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
10
Add sauce and pork chops (with any juices) and simmer, uncovered, turning chops over once, until just cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes.
11
Sprinkle with cilantro.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 (3/4-inch-thick) loin pork chops, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 3/4 teaspoons black pepper, 1 (1-lb) firm-ripe mango, peeled and coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Pork Chops with Mango Pineapple 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.

Pork Chops with Mango Pineapple Sauce

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