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Recipe by Violet Smythe, Richmond, B.C.
Photography by James Tse
Food Styling by Claire Stubbs
Prop styling by Jane Hardin

First published in Wish September 2007

Tips, facts, and how-to

Time- and space-saving tip: Use an electric skillet to fit in all six chops at once.

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Plum & Fig-Glazed Pork

For variety, substitute peach preserves for the plum/fig combo.

Ingredients (Serves 4-6)

2 tbsp olive oil
6 centre-cut pork loin chops (trimmed of excess fat)
1 medium-sized yellow onion, thinly sliced
3/4 cup plum jam
1/2 cup fig jam
1/2 cup grainy mustard
1 tsp ginger
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 tbsp flour

Instructions

  1. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Season chops with salt and freshly ground pepper. Place chops in skillet and brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.
  2. Add remaining oil and onion to skillet and cook until translucent.
  3. While onion cooks, combine next five ingredients in a bowl.
  4. Add flour to skillet and cook for 1 minute. Stir in jam mixture, add pork chops to skillet and coat with sauce.
  5. Cook uncovered, stirring and turning chops occasionally for 15 minutes on low heat. Serve with steamed green beans.

Nutritional information

Nutrients per serving: 643 calories, 12 g fat, 48 g protein, 82 g carbs, 4 g fibre.

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