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Pork Loin Chops with Pineapple Relish

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The tropical relish that tops these chops is a nod to the Caribbean climes and palm-tree breezes that are the stuff Jimmy Buffett songs are practically made of—a veritable paradise in this dish for two.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    25 min

  • Yield

    Makes 2 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups chopped fresh pineapple
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh serrano chile, including seeds
1 teaspoon chopped thyme
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
2 (1-inch-thick) boneless pork loin chops
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons dark rum

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Toss together pineapple, onion, chile, thyme, vinegar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

    Step 2

    Grind coriander seeds in an electric coffee/spice grinder (or crush with flat side of a knife). Pat pork dry; sprinkle all over with coriander, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.

    Step 3

    Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then sauté pork, turning once, until well browned and just cooked through but still juicy, 6 to 10 minutes.

    Step 4

    Transfer pork to plates. Add pineapple mixture and rum to skillet and sauté, scraping up brown bits, 1 minute. Serve pork with relish.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 408 calories
18g fat (3g saturated)
74mg cholesterol
1243mg sodium
21g carbohydrates
3g fiber
36g protein
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