Pork Loin Chops with Cranberry-Peach Chutney

Top these pan-seared pork chops with cranberry-peach chutney for a quick and easy skillet meal!

Cut: Chops
Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

Pork:

4 Canadian pork loin chops, boneless, 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick
1/2 tsp (125 mL) salt
1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground black pepper
1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil

Chutney:

2 Tbsp (30 mL) canola oil
1/4 cup (60 mL) red onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup (250 mL) whole berry cranberry sauce
3 Tbsp (45 mL) apple cider vinegar
2 Tbsp (30 mL) brown sugar
2 Tbsp (30 mL) grated ginger root
1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground black pepper
1 large peach, cut into slices

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C ). Season chops with salt and pepper.
In large oven-proof skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Sear chops on both sides and transfer pan to oven. Alternatively, brown chops in large frying pan on both sides and transfer to a rack on a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil for easy cleanup.
Roast chops 5-6 minutes per side or until a safe internal temperature of 155°F (68°C). Remove chops from oven onto a clean plate and tent loosely with foil; let rest 3-5 minutes to a Health Canada-recommended final internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) before serving with chutney.

For the chutney:

In small saucepan over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add onion and garlic; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients, except peach slices; simmer, about 3 minutes.
Add peach slices and simmer an additional 1-2 minutes, depending on firmness of peach.

Tip: Chops and other cuts from the loin are their tender and juicy best when cooked to a rosy centre. Always allow larger cuts of meat to rest for a few minutes before serving.

Nutritional Analysis

YIELD:

4 servings

SERVING SIZE:

1 Pork Loin Chop 3 Tbsp (45 mL) Chutney

	
				Per Serving
				
					Calories
					240
				
					Total Fat
					9 g
				
					Saturated Fat
					1.5 g
				
					Cholesterol
					65 mg
				
					Carbohydrates
					11 g
				
					Fiber
					0 g
				
					Sugars
					9 g
				
					Protein
					27 g
				
					Sodium
					490 mg
				
					Potassium
					478 mg