PORK CHOPS WITH SALTED PLUMS
This weeknight affair pairs savory pork with a sweet-and-sour mixture of sliced plums and red onions. When a recipe has so few ingredients, it's important that they be of the highest quality possible. The pork chops here will deliver most of the fat, so make sure they're well marbled (bone-in loin or rib chops both work). As for the plums, this is one of the rare occasions in which underripe is preferred to perfectly ripe, so they maintain texture after they get briefly tossed in the skillet, and also deliver plenty of acidity for the pan sauce.
Provided by Alison Roman
Categories dinner, quick, weekday, meat, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Season pork with salt and pepper; set aside.
- Combine the plums and onion in a medium bowl along with vinegar and fish sauce, if using. Season with salt and pepper and try a plum; they should be relatively tangy and salty. Add more vinegar or salt, if needed, and set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork chops and cook, without moving, until well browned on one side, 4 to 6 minutes. Flip chops and cook until well browned on the other side, another 3 to 5 minutes.
- Transfer pork chops to a cutting board to rest. Add plum and onion mixture to the skillet and remove from heat. Give everything a toss, just to deglaze the skillet and scrape up any of those browned bits, slightly wilting the onion and letting some of those plum juices run free.
- Slice pork chops to your desired thickness and transfer to a large serving platter. Scatter with plum mixture, top with mint and give everything a drizzle of olive oil before serving.
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Jawad Jamil
jamil@yahoo.comCan I make this recipe in a slow cooker?
Love Cinemafrik
love.cinemafrik@yahoo.comI'm on a diet. Can I make this recipe healthier?
Shahzad Chattha
s-chattha57@aol.comThis recipe looks delicious, but I'm allergic to pork. Is there a substitute I can use?
Basit Ali
basit-a72@gmail.comI don't have any salted plums. Can I substitute something else?
Gertrudisr65 11 Ruiz
1.gertrudisr65@hotmail.comThis recipe is too complicated. I don't have time to spend hours in the kitchen.
ABDULLAH ABBAS
a-abbas@gmail.comI don't think I'll like this recipe. I'm not a fan of salted plums, and I don't think they would go well with pork chops.
Rhodwan Abrahams
abrahams50@hotmail.co.ukI'm not a big fan of pork chops, but I'm always willing to try new things. Maybe this recipe will change my mind.
Shelly Zawdosky
z_s@hotmail.frPork chops and salted plums - sounds like an interesting combination. I'm not sure if I'll like it, but I'm willing to give it a try.
Md Hateu
hateu_md3@aol.comI've never cooked with salted plums before, but I'm intrigued. I think I'll give this recipe a try.
Captain-A- R-43 Freelancer Sagor B-100
bc@yahoo.comThis recipe is a keeper! The pork chops were so tender and flavorful, and the salted plums added a perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Hezekiah Siyingwa
hezekiahs@gmail.comI'm always looking for new ways to cook pork chops, and this recipe looks delicious. I can't wait to try it!
Sinothando Khanya
k36@aol.comPork chops and salted plums - what a great combination! I'll definitely be trying this recipe soon.
Sadam Weruh
sadam-weruh@hotmail.comThis is one of my go-to recipes for pork chops. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Young Start
young@gmail.comI love this recipe! The pork chops are always tender and juicy, and the salted plums add a unique flavor that I just can't get enough of.
Rahima Tahir
r.tahir35@aol.comGreat recipe! The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the salted plums added a nice touch of sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again.
Ripon Gaming
ripon8@gmail.comThis recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The pork chops were tender and juicy, and the salted plums added a delicious flavor. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new way to cook pork chops.
Shalati Cynthia
cynthias25@yahoo.comI was a bit skeptical about using salted plums in a pork chop recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it. The plums added a unique flavor that I loved. My family raved about this dish and asked me to make it again soon.
Aseena khan
ak@hotmail.comOMG! These pork chops were incredible. The salted plums added a sweet and slightly tart flavor that perfectly complemented the savory pork. I will definitely be making this dish again and again!