Pork chops with apple chutney
6 servings
20 minutes
Pork chops with apple chutney is an amazing combination of juicy meat and spicy fruit sauce from India's rich culinary tradition. Chutney plays an important role in Indian cuisine, complementing dishes with savory, sweet, and spicy notes. In this recipe, tender pork chops are baked to perfection, while the apple chutney with ginger, mustard, and raisins adds delightful depth of flavor. Apples provide freshness and spices fill the aroma of the East. This recipe is perfect for those who love a harmonious blend of sweet and salty and appreciate the richness of Indian gastronomy.
1
Peel the apples and remove the core, then cut them into small cubes.
2
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.
3
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a fireproof skillet over medium heat.
- Extra virgin olive oil: 4 tablespoons
4
Rub the chops with salt and pepper and place them in the pan. Fry for 2 minutes on each side until golden brown. Then send to the oven until cooked for about 5 minutes, transfer to a plate.
- Coarse salt: to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper: to taste
- Pork chops on the bone: 4 pieces
5
Meanwhile, heat the remaining olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent and golden, about 6 minutes. Add the apples and sauté for another 4 minutes. Then add the vinegar, raisins, ginger, mustard, and cayenne pepper. Mix well and cover. Cook for another 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are soft. Season with salt and pepper and serve over the meat.
- Extra virgin olive oil: 4 tablespoons
- Onion: 1 head
- Green apples: 4 pieces
- Apple cider vinegar: 0.5 glass
- Dry mustard: 0.3 teaspoon
- Ground ginger: 1 teaspoon
- Light raisins: 95 g
- Cayenne pepper: pinch
- Coarse salt: to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper: to taste