Lynn's Chops Cinnamon Apple Relish
4 x Center-cut pork chops, 1 inch thick.
Kosher salt to taste
Fresh cracked black pepper
CINNAMON-APPLE RELISH
1 sm Red bell pepper, diced
1 sm Onion, diced
4 x Granny Smith apples, peeled and soaked in lemon water
2 tbl Fresh ginger grated or chopt
2 tbl Brown sugar
1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes
1 tbl Curry powder (Madras?)
1/2 tsp Turmeric
1 x Cinnamon stick
5 whl cloves
2 x Bay leaves
1 1/2 cup Apple juice
1 cup Apple cider vinegar
1 cup Toasted almonds
1 tbl Cornstarch
1 1/2 tbl Water
Method :
Season pork chops with salt and pepper. Sear on both sides in a hot pan over
medium-high heat until golden brown. Remove and place on a baking sheet. Place
in a 375 degree oven for 8 minutes. Remove from oven. Spoon cinnamon-apple
relish on a serving platter and arrange chops on top.
CINNAMON-APPLE RELISH: (Also delicious with grilled quail, chicken or venison
sausage.)
Coat a large skillet with vegetable oil spray and place over medium heat; add
bell pepper and onion and saute until softened. Add apples, ginger, brown sugar,
pepper flakes, curry powder, turmeric, cinnamon stick, cloves and bay leaves;
continue to saute until they release their aroma. Add apple juice and vinegar
and bring to a boil. Add almonds.
Dissolve cornstarch in water and stir into mixture; simmer and let reduce for 20
minutes. Use as directed above.