Pork Loin Chops with Chili Plum Cream Sauce

By Kayb • August 3, 2010 • 3 Comments

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Author Notes: I love the pairing of sweet and hot, and I love the pairing of plums and pork. I tinkered with this sauce until I got it to the point I liked it; then, when I spooned it over the crispy, thin loin chops and topped it with some fresh plum slices, I LOVED it. Lots of extra sauce, which I plan to try on seafood...and chicken...and drizzled over risotto.... - Kayb

Serves 4

8 boneless pork loin chops, 1/2 inch thick
1 tablespoon neutral oil
4-5 large black plums
2 tablespoons honey
1 chipotle pepper in adobo
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon powdered ancho chile
1-2 cloves garlic, crushed
1-2 pinch salt
dashes balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup heavy cream

Peel and roughly dice 2 -3 large plums (about 1 cup fruit). Combine in small saucepan with water, honey, peppers and garlic. Bring to a boil, return to a simmer, and cook until fruit is soft and falling apart. Cool slightly,and puree sauce in a blender or with an immersion blender.
Return sauce to low heat. Taste and season with salt and galsamic vinegar. Add cream and stir. Keep warm until time to serve.
In a heavy skillet, heat oil to a shimmer and fry pork chops quickly, until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes on a side. Remove to plate.
Peel and slice two more plums. Serve two chops to a plate, spoon cream sauce over, and garnish with plum slices.