Curry Pork Chops with Easy Plum Chutney

Curry Pork Chops with Easy Plum Chutney

There's still plenty of great grilling days left in the season but even if there weren't these juicy chops would be easy to accomplish under the broiler as well. The chops need only be marinated for an hour or so but if you want to let them sit overnight to pick up maximum flavor that's perfectly fine too and will give you a head start on this beautifully seasoned pork recipe that's made even better with a sweet and sour, easy plum chutney. I've used yellow plums here while they were in season but the recipe can use any plums you like.

Serves 4

• 4 boneless center loin pork chops

Marinade

Mix together:

• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tsp garam masala
• 2 tsp yellow curry powder
• 2 tbsp peanut oil

Rub the marinade all over the pork chops and place in a Ziploc bag in the fridge for an hour or two or overnight. Grill the pork chops until fully cooked. I use a meat thermometer to cook them to an internal temperature of 145 to 150 degrees F. Let the chops rest for 5 minutes before serving with the plum chutney.

Plum Chutney

Begin by sautéing together in a small pot for a few minutes until softened

• 1 small red onion chopped
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 3 tbsp olive oil

Add:

• 4 cups diced ripe plums
• 2 tbsp fresh grated ginger root 
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup apple juice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• ½ tsp ground cardamom
• ½ tsp nutmeg
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• 2 tsp garam masala
• ½ tsp turmeric
• ¼ tsp chilli flakes (optional) or red curry paste/powder to taste

Simmer together gently for about a half hour until the mixture thickens and resembles a thick chunky jam. Serve over or along side the grilled pork chops.