asian influence pork chops in a kicking sauce

How To Make asian influence pork chops in a kicking sauce

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  PREP/PREPARE
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  Gather your ingredients.
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  Add the pineapple juice, applesauce, vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, and tamari sauce to a saucepan over medium heat.
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  Chef’s Note: I have a friend that chefs at an Asian restaurant in London, and they substitute part of the pineapple juice with applesauce. This will thicken the sauce without the use of a cornstarch slurry; in addition, the applesauce compliments the pork.
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  Stir, and bring the sauce up to a simmer, and continue to simmer for 5 minutes.
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  Stir in the carrots, plus the bell pepper and pineapple chunks
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  Remove from the heat and reserve.
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  Place a rack in the lower position, and preheat the oven to 350f (175c).
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  Add the grapeseed oil to an ovenproof skillet, over medium heat.
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  Season the chops with a bit of salt and pepper, and add them to the skillet.
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  Brown on both sides, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
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  Remove from the heat, and cover the chops with the sauce.
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  Cover the skillet, and place into the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until the chops are finished cooking, and the veggies are still crisp.
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  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Add a chop to a plate with your favorite sides (I like long-grain white rice), and drizzle with the sauce. Enjoy.
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  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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