Glazed Pork Chops With Pineapple, Watermelon and Ginger Relish

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 30 minutes Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 20 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 124 calories per serving view nutrition facts
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Ingredients

1 thick pork loin chops trimmed
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup pineapple juice
2 tablespoons ginger root minced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water cold
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
1 cup pineapple diced
1 cup watermelon diced
2 each scallions, spring or green onions sliced
1/2 each jalapeno pepper minced
1 tablespoon parsley leaves
2 tablespoons lime juice

Directions

Season the chops with salt, pepper and cayenne.

In a skillet heat the oil over moderately high heat until almost smoking.

Cook the pork chops until well browned on either side, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.

Remove chops to a plate, cover with foil and keep warm.

Deglaze the skillet with 2/3 cup pineapple juice, stirring to remove browned bits from bottom of pan.

Stir in 1 tablespoon of the minced gingerroot and the brown sugar and bring sauce to a simmer.

Return the chops and any juices that have collected to the skillet, reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 6 to 8 minutes until meat is cooked through.

Remove chops to a plate, cover with foil and keep warm.

If necessary simmer sauce until slightly reduced.

Mix together the cornstarch and cold water and stir into the simmering sauce, continuing to stir until thickened.

Reduce heat, stir in mustard and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

In a bowl combine pineapple, watermelon, the remaining tablespoon of gingerroot, scallions, jalapeno, parsley, lime juice and the remaining 1/3 cup pineapple juice, mixing well.

Serve the chops warm, glazed with the sauce and garnished with the pineapple andamp; watermelon relish.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 99g
Amount per Serving
Calories 124 49% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.0g10%
 Saturated Fat 1.0g5%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 36mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 17.0g6%
 Dietary Fiber 1.0g2%
 Sugars 13.0g
Protein 1.0g1%
Vitamin A 3%  Vitamin C 54%
Calcium 2%  Iron 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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