Seared Pork Chops with Satsuma—Horseradish Marmalade

Name: Seared Pork Chops with Satsuma—Horseradish Marmalade
Yield: makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon salt plus additional for seasoning pork before cooking; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 5 allspice berries; 1 star anise; 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns; 1 bay leaf; 4 (10-ounce) center-cut pork loin chops or T-bone chops; Pepper; Satsuma-Horseradish Marmalade; 6 satsumas (or large tangerines); 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1 small onion, diced; 3 roma tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and diced; 3–4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; Prepared horseradish; 1 tablespoon ketchup; Salt

December 14, 2011

This is a recipe I created to celebrate satsuma season. Satsumas are sweet, juicy tangerines that flourish in Louisiana during the winter. (If you can’t find them in your area, any tangerine will do.) You can certainly make the marmalade in larger quantities—it keeps well and is terrific with any grilled or roasted meat, served hot or cold. Try it with grilled quail, duck breast, or even smoked pork sausage or ham. Brining is a technique that serves many purposes. It tenderizes, flavors, and keeps meat juicy. This brine can be used with chicken, turkey breast (I’d leave the soy out), and pork loin or tenderloin. You can throw in herbs or spices appropriate to the dish, but you’ll want to keep the salt/sugar ratio the same. Green beans with shallots make the perfect accompaniment to this dish.

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