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| Pork Chops with Ancho Chili-Plum Sauce |
Diet Type: Dairy Free
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Cooking Time: Over one hour
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Ingredients:
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Ancho Chili-Plum Sauce: |
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4 dried ancho chilies, stems and seeds removed, coarsely chopped |
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6 cups water |
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12 cloves garlic, peeled |
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1 1/4 cups apricot jam |
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2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar |
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1 cup quartered pitted dried plums |
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Pork Chops: |
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4 boneless pork loin chops, cut 1 inch thick |
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Salt and pepper |
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1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper |
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil |
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Directions:
In large skillet, cook and stir chilies over medium-high heat 4-5 minutes or until fragrant and toasted. Add water and garlic; bring to a boil. Cook 45-55 minutes or until liquid is reduced to 1/4 cup. Transfer chili mixture to food processor. Add jam and vinegar; process until smooth. Stir in dried plums, salt and pepper; set aside. (Makes 2 1/2 cups) For Pork Chops: Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add pork chops; cook 4-5 minutes or until browned, turning once. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Add 1 cup of the Ancho Chili- Plum Sauce and 1/2 cup water, stirring to blend. Cover; reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 10-12 minutes for medium doneness. Reserve remaining sauce for later use; store, covered, in refrigerator for up to 1 week.
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Servings: 4
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Author: Norman Van Aken; courtesy of the California Dried Plum Board
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1
Servings per Recipe: 4
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| Amount Per Serving |
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Calories 354
Calories from Fat 107
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% Daily Value*
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| | Total Fat 12g | 18% | | | Saturated Fat 4g | 20% | | | Mono Fat 5g | | | | Cholesterol 62mg | 21% | | | Sodium 191mg | 8% | | | Total Carbs 44g | 14% | | | Dietary Fiber 5g | 21% | | | Protein 22g | | | | Iron | 23% | | | Calcium | 7% | | | Vitamin C | 8% | | | Vitamin E | 4% | | | Vitamin A | 38% | | | Vitamin B-12 | 12% | | | Vitamin B-6 | 55% | | | Pantothenic acid | 10% | | | Niacin | 24% | | | Riboflavin | 41% | | | Thiamin | 40% | | | Folate | 7% | | | Selenium | 63% | | | Manganese | 20% | | | Copper | 15% | | | Zinc | 23% | | | Potassium | 25% | | | Phosphorus | 23% | | | Magnesium | 13% |
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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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