Pork Chops with Apple-Raisin Relish

Name: Pork Chops with Apple-Raisin Relish
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 tart green apples, such as Granny Smith (3/4 pound), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons raisins, or dried currants; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar, or white-wine vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; Pinch of cayenne pepper; 4 pork loin chops, each about 1/2 inch thick (about 1 1/2 pounds total); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; Salt and pepper

56 Ratings
9 Reviews

Apples and pork chops are a delicious and traditional combination. The vinegar in the relish helps offset the sweetness of the raisins and sugar.

Everyday Food, March/April 2003

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Recipe Summary

prep:

30 mins

total:

30 mins

Servings:

Ingredients

2 tart green apples, such as Granny Smith (3/4 pound), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons raisins, or dried currants
1 tablespoon cider vinegar, or white-wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Pinch of cayenne pepper
4 pork loin chops, each about 1/2 inch thick (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Salt and pepper

Directions

Step 1
Make the relish: In a medium saucepan, combine the apples, sugar, raisins, vinegar, ginger, and cayenne over medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat; simmer, partially covered, until apples are soft, 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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Step 2
Make the pork chops: Season chops with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops, and cook until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Serve with apple-raisin relish.

Cook's Notes

Try the tart-sweet relish with other cuts of pork, such as roasts, tenderloin, or ham.

Reviews (9)

56 Ratings

5 star values: 9
4 star values: 7
3 star values: 23
2 star values: 12
1 star values: 5

Martha Stewart Member

10/25/2012

anxious to try this

Martha Stewart Member

11/03/2011

Cayenne pepper referred to in Directions is A PINCH - - - (from last time recipe was featured)

Martha Stewart Member

11/03/2011

I would love to see the nutritional information.

Martha Stewart Member

06/08/2011

Not bad but the relish was dull. Adding salt and lime made it a lot better!

Martha Stewart Member

02/28/2010

my family loved it......i didn't put quite that much sugar in it.

Martha Stewart Member

12/14/2009

Follow the recipe exactly and it came out delicious. I served this with a side of Israeli couscous

Martha Stewart Member

01/24/2009

I made this again one year later and it's still good. I cooked the pork chops in a cast iron skillet over medium high heat. It was done in a little over 3 minutes per side.

Martha Stewart Member

01/19/2009

Made this and it's simple and delicious. My husband loved the apple relish. This is now a favorite in our home!

Martha Stewart Member

01/17/2008

Great tasting, and simple and easy to prepare. I give it 5 stars!

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