Pork Loin Chops With Pineapple Relish

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: 34 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups fresh pineapple, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup sweet onion, chopped
• 2  teaspoons  finely chopped fresh serrano chilies, including seeds
• 1  teaspoon thyme, chopped
• 1  teaspoon distilled white vinegar
• 1  teaspoon  coriander seed
• 2  boneless pork loin chops (1-inch-thick)
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 2  tablespoons 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.