Pork with Strawberry-Port Sauce

Name: Pork with Strawberry-Port Sauce
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 servings (2 cups sauce).
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 2 medium onions, finely chopped; 1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided; 1 cup strawberry spreadable fruit; 1/4 cup port wine or chicken broth; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard; 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved; 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil; 2 teaspoons lime juice; 8 pork rib chops (1 inch thick and 8 ounces each)

I never thought to add fruit to barbecue sauce, but after I saw a contest-winning recipe with the two, I decided to try something similar with pork. I'm glad I did—this turned out to be a family favorite! —Lily Julow, Gainesville, FL

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 medium onions, finely chopped
1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 cup strawberry spreadable fruit
1/4 cup port wine or chicken broth
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
2 teaspoons lime juice
8 pork rib chops (1 inch thick and 8 ounces each)

Directions

In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onions, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook and stir until tender. Stir in spreadable fruit, wine, vinegar and mustard. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add tomatoes; cook 2-3 minutes or until softened. Stir in basil and lime juice.
Sprinkle chops with remaining salt and pepper; place on greased grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts

1 pork chop with 1/4 cup sauce: 355 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 436mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 1g fiber), 30g protein.

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homemadewithlove

Jun 26, 2013

I also used chicken broth instead of wine with very pleasing results.
homemadewithlove

Jun 26, 2013

I was intrigued with the jelly ingredient and like to try new recipes. This recipe is DELICIOUS! Served with Jasmine Rice and a wilted lettuce salad, it received rave reviews and would be special enough for company.