CHERRY BOMB CHOPS

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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 pork loin chops, bone-in (about 1 1/2-inch thick)
Brine, recipe follows
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
2 (15-ounce) cans tart cherries
1 cup Madeira, divided
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1/3 cup agave syrup
2 tablespoons grape seed oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
3 cups water
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon peppercorns
1 tablespoon agave syrup
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 cup ice

Steps:

  • Submerge pork chops the saucepan with the brine for 20 minutes. Remove and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
  • Season the chops on both sides with kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper. Arrange the chops on a baking sheet and put in the oven. Roast the chops until an instant-read thermometer registers 90 degrees F, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, while the chops are in the oven, in a medium-size saucepan, add the canned cherries, 3/4 of a cup of Madeira, the orange zest, ginger, agave and a pinch of salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then lower the heat to a strong simmer and reduce the sauce by half.
  • Once the chops have reached 90 degrees F, remove them from the oven.
  • Heat a large skillet over high heat, add the grape seed oil and heat until shimmering. Add the chops, being careful not to crowd them, and cook for 4 minutes per side. They will be golden and have a hard crust. Transfer them to a serving platter and tent with aluminum foil to keep warm. In the same skillet that the chops were cooked in, add the remaining 1/4 cup of Madeira and deglaze the pan over medium-high heat. Stir in the balsamic and cherry sauce and reduce by half. Turn off the heat, add the butter and stir to combine. Pour the cherry sauce over the chops and serve.
  • In a large saucepan over high heat, add the water and remaining ingredients, except the ice. Stir until the salt dissolves. Remove from the heat, add the ice and stir until cool.

Alaa Rabie
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I loved this recipe! The chops were tender and juicy, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Becky Kavuma
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These chops were easy to make and turned out great! The sauce was delicious and the chops were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making these again.


Jubayer Ashraf
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chops and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Sacny Cruz
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This recipe is a keeper! The chops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Cr4sH _
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The chops are always tender and juicy, and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Jason Henfling
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These chops were bland and unflavorful. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


Evangelist Susan Johnson
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chops turned out dry and tough. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Dan Lee
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These chops were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my husband loved them. The sauce was easy to make and the chops were cooked perfectly.


good game I like
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I made these chops for my family and they loved them! The sauce was a perfect balance of sweet and tangy, and the chops were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Leyla Rangel
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These chops were easy to make and turned out great! The sauce was delicious and the chops were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making these again.


Ngwanyi Naswa
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I'm not a big fan of pork chops, but these were really good! The sauce was flavorful and the chops were tender. I'll definitely be making these again.


shirley wilson
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These chops were amazing! The sauce was perfect and the chops were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Rochelle Vinson
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I made these chops for dinner last night and they were a huge hit! The sauce was so flavorful and the chops were so tender. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Abdullah Haideri
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These chops were so good! The sauce was amazing and the chops were cooked perfectly. I served them with mashed potatoes and green beans and it was a perfect meal.


Steve Wilkos
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Easy to make and delicious! I used boneless pork chops and they were cooked through in about 15 minutes. The sauce was perfect - not too sweet and not too tart.


Sandile Mazibuko
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I'm not a big fan of pork chops, but these were amazing! The sauce was so flavorful and the chops were so tender. I'll definitely be making these again.


id ol
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These chops were a hit with my family! The cherry bomb sauce was sweet and tangy, and the chops were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this recipe again.