Ingredients
2 2tsp tsp(10 mL) (10 mL) ground cumin
2 tsp ground coriander 2 2tsp tsp(10 mL) (10 mL) ground coriander
1/4 tsp salt 1/4 1/4tsp tsp(1 mL) (1 mL) salt
1/4 tsp pepper 1/4 1/4tsp tsp(1 mL) (1 mL) pepper
4 bone-in centre-cut pork loin chops , (about 900 g)4 4bone-in centre-cut pork loin chopsbone-in centre-cut pork loin chops, (about 900 g)
2 tsp vegetable oil 2 2tsp tsp(10 mL) (10 mL) vegetable oil
Pear Relish:
2 tsp vegetable oil 2 2tsp tsp(10 mL) (10 mL) vegetable oil
1 small onion , sliced1 1small onion, sliced
2 slices (1/4 inch/5 mm thick) fresh ginger 2 2slices (1/4 inch/5 mm thick) fresh ginger
1 stick cinnamon 1 1stick cinnamon
2 whole cloves 2 2whole cloves
1 pear , peeled, quartered, cored and sliced crosswise1 1pearpears, peeled, quartered, cored and sliced crosswise
1/4 cup golden raisins 1/4 1/4cup cup(50 mL) (50 mL) golden raisingolden raisins
2 tbsp cider vinegar 2 2tbsp tbsp(25 mL) (25 mL) cider vinegar
2 tsp packed brown sugar 2 2tsp tsp(10 mL) (10 mL) packed brown sugar
Preparation
Pear Relish: In saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion, ginger, cinnamon and cloves, stirring occasionally, until onions are softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in pear, raisins, 1/4 cup water, vinegar and sugar; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until pear is softened, about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, stir together cumin, coriander, salt and pepper; rub all over chops. In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook chops, turning once, until just a hint of pink remains inside, 10 to 12 minutes. Serve with relish.
