Despite being one of the most versatile meats around, pork has not always enjoyed a reputation as the healthiest of meats.
In all likelihood its association with the traditional full english has tainted the nation’s view of its healthy properties. Having said that, a closer look at the healthy eating facts indicates that pork can be an important part of a healthy diet.
Your favourite pork dishes need not be banished from the dinner table through a commitment to healthy eating. Below is one of our most cherished pork chop recipes and it can be easily incorporated into your healthy eating regime.
Pork Chops with Rhubarb, Ginger & Apple Chutney
This tasty dish can be prepared in no time at all and tastes fantastic.
In next to no time you will have a healthy, home-cooked meal for al the family.
To prepare this dish you will require:
- 4 lean, thick pork chops
- One sliced and peeled onion
- Four sticks of rhubarb, cut into large chunks
- 1 cooking apple peeled, cored & sliced
- One clove of garlic
- One small knob of root ginger, peeled and grated
- Approximately 150ml of apple juice
- Two table spoons of soft, dark brown sugar
It is an incredibly easy recipe to make. Merely season your pork and pre-heat your grill or griddle.
Once this has reached an appropriate level of heat then you can put your chops on. The chops should be cooked for between 8 and 10 minutes on each side according to their size.
While the pork is cooking you should start getting on with making the chutney.
Place the onion, rhubarb, apple, garlic, ginger, juice and sugar into a small pan. Leave the pan to simmer, stirring occasionally, for roughly five minutes until the fruit is soft but not mushy.
If you have timed it correctly then the chops and chutney should be ready to serve at roughly the same time.
This dish is particularly good served with seasonal vegetables and mashed or boiled potatoes.
