Midweek Meal Makeovers

The Perfect Pork Chop with Tamarind Glaze

These super juicy chops give a simple twist to a family classic

Easy
2
10 mins
2 hours

2 pork chops

Brine

2 Tbsp salt

2 Tbsp sugar

2 garlic cloves, smashed

1 bay leaf

1 cup hot water

1 tray of ice

For the chops

1 Tbsp cooking oil

2 tsp Jenny’s Kitchen Tamarind Chutney (any heat)

A knob of butter

Fresh sage leaves

Thanks to our friends Jenny's Kitchen for this delicious recipe

Ingredients

2 pork chops

Brine

2 Tbsp salt

2 Tbsp sugar

2 garlic cloves, smashed

1 bay leaf

1 cup hot water

1 tray of ice

For the chops

1 Tbsp cooking oil

2 tsp Jenny’s Kitchen Tamarind Chutney (any heat)

A knob of butter

Fresh sage leaves

Thanks to our friends Jenny's Kitchen for this delicious recipe

Nutrition

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Brine the chops

Take a bowl and dissolve salt and sugar in 1 cup of boiled water. Add garlic cloves, bay leaf and a tray of ice cubes. Stir until ice has melted. Place pork chops into a small plastic container that snuggly fits the chops. Pour brine over pork chops so they are completely submerged. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.

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Cook the chops

Preheat oven to 200°C.

Remove pork chops from brine and pat dry. Place an oven proof pan on the stove at high heat. Add a tablespoon of cooking oil and sear the pork chops for 3 minutes per side until golden. Add a pat of butter and scatter with sage leaves. Brush the top with teaspoon Jenny’s Kitchen Tamarind Chutney and then place the pan in the oven for 6-10 minutes until cooked through (depending on thickness).

Serve with your favourite sides.

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Midweek Meal Makeovers

The Perfect Pork Chop with Tamarind Glaze

These super juicy chops give a simple twist to a family classic

10 mins | 2 hours
Easy
2

2 pork chops

Brine

2 Tbsp salt

2 Tbsp sugar

2 garlic cloves, smashed

1 bay leaf

1 cup hot water

1 tray of ice

For the chops

1 Tbsp cooking oil

2 tsp Jenny’s Kitchen Tamarind Chutney (any heat)

A knob of butter

Fresh sage leaves

Thanks to our friends Jenny's Kitchen for this delicious recipe

01
Brine the chops

Take a bowl and dissolve salt and sugar in 1 cup of boiled water. Add garlic cloves, bay leaf and a tray of ice cubes. Stir until ice has melted. Place pork chops into a small plastic container that snuggly fits the chops. Pour brine over pork chops so they are completely submerged. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.

02
Cook the chops

Preheat oven to 200°C.

Remove pork chops from brine and pat dry. Place an oven proof pan on the stove at high heat. Add a tablespoon of cooking oil and sear the pork chops for 3 minutes per side until golden. Add a pat of butter and scatter with sage leaves. Brush the top with teaspoon Jenny’s Kitchen Tamarind Chutney and then place the pan in the oven for 6-10 minutes until cooked through (depending on thickness).

Serve with your favourite sides.

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