Pork Chops with Pineapple-Apple Chutney
1 pound, 2 ounces pared and cored fresh pineapple, cut into small pieces
1 small Granny Smith apple, pared, cored and chopped finely
1/2 C. golden raisins, chopped
1/2 C. finely chopped red bell pepper
1/3 C. finely chopped red onion
1/4 C. cider vinegar
2 T. finely chopped fresh ginger root
1 T. + 1 tsp. orange marmalade
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 tsp. finely chopped garlic
1 tsp. yellow mustard seeds (optional)
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
Pinch ground cloves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 T. + 1 tsp. olive oil or vegetable oil
Four 5-ounce loin pork chops (with bone)
To prepare chutney, in a heavy medium saucepan, combine all ingredients except oil and pork chops; place over medium-low heat. Bring to simmer; if mixture is dry, add water, 1-2 T. at a time, to keep mixture moist. Cook until mixture thickens and flavors blend, about 40-45 minutes. Preheat oven to 300oF. In heavy 10-inch ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. When hot, add chops and sauté 1-1 1/2 minutes each side, until browned. Place skillet in oven and cook another 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally. Serve with pineapple-apple chutney.
Yield: 4 servings
Calories: 338
Fat: 13g
Fiber: 2g