Pork Chop with Fresh Plum Sauce

Portion Size: 3 oz. boneless, 5 oz. with bone

Ingredients:     Yields: 8 servings

IngredientsNotes:
8 boneless pork chops, ½ inch thickTrim all visible fat
½ teaspoon salt 
1/4 teaspoon pepper 
1 teaspoon coriander seeds, crushed 
1 Tablespoon oil 
½ teaspoon ground ginger 
2 Tablespoon cider vinegar 
2 Tablespoon brown sugar 
2 lbs. fresh ripe plumsWash, cut in halve and remove pit.  Chop into ½ inch pieces. May use peaches if plums not available
1 sweet onion, dicedWash, peel and dice
This is a gluten free recipe. Always check each ingredient to be sure it is gluten free.
 

Directions:

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1In a medium saucepan, heat oil until hot.  Add 1 tsp. oil.  Cook coriander and mustard seeds in oil on high until mustard seeds begin to pop, about 1 minute 
2Remove from heat. 
3Stir in ginger, vinegar, brown sugar, and set aside. 
4Place pork chops in baking dish and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 30 minutes. 
5Remove from oven. Turn over pork chops and spread . Continue baking about 30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 145 °F with a 3 minute rest.Cook until internal temperature reaches 145 ° F for 15 seconds.  
6In small pan heat 1 tsp. oil. Add onion and cook until translucent. 
7Add plums and sauté until slightly browned.  Add spices to plums. Serve hot  over pork chops. 

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates