SPICY PUMPKIN PORK CHOPS

Spicy Pumpkin Pork Chops image

Provided by Francine Lizotte

Categories Pork

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 large pork chops
ground himalayan sea salt, to taste and divided
freshly ground black pepper, to taste and divided (i always use mixed peppercorns)
1 Tbsp garlic infused oil (substitute canola oil)
1 Tbsp clarified butter
1/2 c red onions, finely chopped
2 large cloves garlic, pressed
1 c low-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 c pumpkin purée
1/2 Tbsp sriracha sauce
1/2 Tbsp herbes de provence
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
2 Tbsp brown sugar
1/4 c 35% heavy cream

Steps:

1. Season the pork chops generously on one side with salt and freshly ground black pepper; set aside.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add garlic infused oil and when hot, place chops with seasoned side down; season the top side with salt and pepper. Cook until brown and then place them on a baking sheet. Transfer the pork chops to a 200ºF preheated oven to keep them warm while making the sauce.
3. Return the skillet on medium heat and add clarified butter. When hot, add onions and sauté for 1 minute. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Pour in chicken broth and then pumpkin purée; stir to combine.
4. Reduce heat to medium-low and add sriracha, Herbes de Provence, pumpkin pie spice, ground sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; stir and cook for 2 minutes. Add brown sugar and heavy cream; stir and bring the mixture back to a simmer, about 2 minutes.
5. Spoon sauce over pork chops and put any extra sauce in a small bowl or ramekin. Makes 4 servings
6. To view this recipe on YouTube, click on this link >>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBTyU_c4wUo