Pork Loin Chops With Pineapple Relish

Submitted by CaliforniaJan

"The tropical relish that tops these chops is a nod to the Caribbean climes and palm-tree breezes that are the stuff Jimmy Buffett songs are practically made of—a veritable paradise in this dish for two. From Epicurious."

 

• Ready In: 34mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 354.88 ml fresh pineapple, chopped
• 118.29 ml sweet onion, chopped
• 9.85 ml finely chopped fresh serrano chilies, including seeds
• 4.92 ml thyme, chopped
• 4.92 ml distilled white vinegar
• 4.92 ml coriander seed
• 2 boneless pork loin chops (1-inch-thick)
• 29.58 ml olive oil
• 29.58 ml dark rum

directions

1. Toss together pineapple, onion, chile, thyme, vinegar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
2. Grind coriander seeds in an electric coffee/spice grinder (or crush with flat side of a knife). Pat pork dry; sprinkle all over with coriander, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
3. Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then sauté pork, turning once, until well browned and just cooked through but still juicy, 6 to 10 minutes.
4. Transfer pork to plates. Add pineapple mixture and rum to skillet and sauté, scraping up brown bits, 1 minute. Serve pork with relish.