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Pork Chops with Sweet Plum Sauce

Juicy pork chops are cooked with plums and fresh ginger, ideal for this effortless Valentine supper.
 
Ingredients
 
2 pork Loin Chops
4 English plums, washed, quartered and stones removed
2 tsp. light brown soft sugar
small piece fresh root ginger, peeled and finely grated
1dessertspoonful olive oil
70 ml dry white/rose wine or apple juice
25g butter
Black Pepper

Method

1. Remove the fat of each chop, and then season well.
 
2. Place the plums in a bowl with the sugar and ginger and stir to coat the fruit.
 
3. Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add the chops and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden.
 
4. Add the plum quarters and any juices. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the plums are soft and the chops are cooked through. Pierce the chops with a skewer; the meat is cooked when the juices run clear.
 
5. Leave half the plums in the pan. Place the rest with the chops on a plate and cover to keep warm. Add the wine or apple juice to the pan and bring to the boil, stirring. Simmer for 4 minutes to reduce by half.
 
6. Turn off the heat, add the butter to the sauce and stir until melted. Season to taste and serve.
 
Serve with baby spinach and a potato mash