Pork Chops with Pineapple Gravy and Mexican Couscous Recipe

Name: Pork Chops with Pineapple Gravy and Mexican Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Four 4-ounce boneless pork chops, about 1/2-inch thick; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 5 cloves garlic, finely minced; 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil; 2 teaspoons finely chopped rosemary, from 1 sprig; 2 teaspoons finely minced thyme leaves, from 1 large sprig; 1 cup pineapple juice; 1/3 cup dry white wine; 1 pound fresh pearl onions, peeled, or frozen, thawed and drained; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; Mexican Couscous, recipe follows; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 cup dried couscous; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted; 1 jalapeno pepper, stemmed, seeded, deveined, and finely chopped; Kosher salt

Servings: persons

Four 4-ounce boneless pork chops, about 1/2-inch thick
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
5 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
2 teaspoons finely chopped rosemary, from 1 sprig
2 teaspoons finely minced thyme leaves, from 1 large sprig
1 cup pineapple juice
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 pound fresh pearl onions, peeled, or frozen, thawed and drained
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Mexican Couscous, recipe follows
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 cup dried couscous
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
1 jalapeno pepper, stemmed, seeded, deveined, and finely chopped
Kosher salt

1
Generously sprinkle the pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper.
2
In a medium bowl, stir together the garlic, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, the rosemary and thyme until combined.
3
Rub the mixture evenly on both sides of the pork chops and let stand for 5 minutes.
4
Heat the remaining 1 teaspoon oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
5
Sear the pork chops on each side until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.
6
Reduce the heat to medium, add the pineapple juice, wine and pearl onions.
7
Cover and simmer until the pork chops are cooked through, about 8 minutes.
8
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pork chops and onions to a serving platter and cover to keep warm.
9
In a small bowl, mash the butter and flour together with a fork until it forms a paste; whisk the paste into the simmering liquid and cook for about 1 minute, until the sauce is thickened.
10
Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper and drizzle it over the pork chops just before serving.
11
Serve with Mexican Couscous.
12
In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup water and the butter to a boil over medium-high heat.
13
Add the couscous, swirl the pan to evenly incorporate it, remove from the heat, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes.
14
Add the cilantro, pine nuts and jalapenos to the couscous, and fluff it with a fork until evenly combined.
15
Season with salt and transfer the couscous to a serving dish.
16
Serve immediately.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Four 4-ounce boneless pork chops, about 1/2-inch thick, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, 5 cloves garlic, finely minced, 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Pork Chops with Pineapple Gravy and Mexican Couscous 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 Pineapple Gravy and Mexican Couscous

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