PORK CHOPS WITH APPLE & PEAR CHUTNEY

Pork Chops With Apple & Pear Chutney image

Provided by Megan Todd

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 18

APPLE/PEAR CHUTNEY
2 Tbsp butter
4 c peeled & cubed tart apples (granny smith)
2 c peeled & cubed pears
1 c cranberries
4 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
4 Tbsp dark brown sugar
2 tsp crystalized ginger
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp allspice, ground
PORK
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp coriander
1/4 tsp fresh cracked pepper
1/4 tsp fresh cracked white pepper
1 tsp minced garlic
6 pork chops, center cut
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

1. Preparing the chutney. Melt butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add the apples and pears. Saute about 5 minutes.
3. Add the cranberries, vinegar, brown sugar, crystallized ginger, salt, and allspice. Bring mixture to a boil.
4. Reduce heat & allow to simmer while preparing pork chops, stirring occasionally.
5. In a small bowl mix together salt, peppers, coriander, and minced garlic.
6. Heat olive oil in large grilling skillet over medium-high heat.
7. Sprinkle both sides of pork chops with dry seasoning mixture.
8. Add pork to heated skillet and cook 4-6 minutes on each side until done. ** Can cook on the grill outdoors, or an electric grill as well :)
9. Serve pork chops with chutney atop. Serve with asparagus, a side of wild rice and fresh crisp salad.