Pork chops are one of the most versatile main courses out there, and this recipe certainly proves it. Instead of a hearty mushroom or vegetable topping, these pork chops are served with sweet, homemade mango chutney.
You might think, “Chutney? Won’t that be complicated?” Not at all! This recipe is easy to prep, comes together incredibly quickly, and works well with a variety of side dishes.
It's also great for those of us with small children who may be less keen on a traditional pork chop – by sweetening things up a bit, even picky eaters will be tempted by these chops.
You’ll be making mango chutney from scratch (the best way to prepare it, in our opinion). There are tons of mango chutneys available pre-made in most Indian food sections – and most will include non-Paleo ingredients, including sugars and other sweeteners.
This chutney derives its sweetness from the fruit and honey only. If you are choosing to avoid honey, this recipe will still work without it! For the best results, just make sure to use soft, ripe mangoes – it will make prep easier and draw out the best flavors for your dish.
This is a great recipe to try as a dinner main course. For an Indian-themed meal, try making the cauliflower tortillas – you can bake these a bit thicker than the recipe calls for and serve them like naan. A great way to round out your plate is a helping of a vegetable side that pairs well with the Indian flavors – we like the hearty vegetable curry for this!
Pork Chops With Mango Chutney Recipe
Serves: 4 Prep: 20 min Cook: 20 min
Ingredients
- 4 to 6 pork chops
- 2 tsp. paprika
- Cooking fat
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Ingredients for the Mango Chutney
- 2 mangoes, peeled and diced
- ½ cup mango or orange juice
- 2 tsp. fresh ginger, minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp. ground coriander
- ½ tsp. ground cumin
- ¼ tsp. turmeric
- ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp. raw honey
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Preparation
- Add the ingredients for the mango chutney in a saucepan; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Whisk and simmer the chutney for 15 to 20 minutes over medium heat.
- Mash the chutney with a potato masher.
- Remove from heat and cover until ready to serve.
- Season the pork chops to taste with salt and pepper and sprinkle with paprika.
- Melt cooking fat in a skillet over medium-high heat and add the pork chops.
- Cook the pork chops for 4 to 5 minutes per side.
- Serve the pork chops topped with mango chutney.
📖 Recipe
Pork Chops With Mango Chutney Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 to 6 pork chops
- 2 tsp. paprika
- Cooking fat
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 mangoes peeled and diced
- ½ cup mango or orange juice
- 2 tsp. fresh ginger minced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp. ground coriander
- ½ tsp. ground cumin
- ¼ tsp. turmeric
- ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp. raw honey
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Add the ingredients for the mango chutney in a saucepan; season with salt and pepper to taste.2 mangoes, ½ cup mango or orange juice, 2 tsp. fresh ginger, 2 garlic cloves, 1 tsp. ground coriander, ½ tsp. ground cumin, ¼ tsp. turmeric, ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon, 2 tbsp. raw honey, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Whisk and simmer the chutney for 15 to 20 minutes over medium heat.
- Mash the chutney with a potato masher.
- Remove from heat and cover until ready to serve.
- Season the pork chops to taste with salt and pepper and sprinkle with paprika.4 to 6 pork chops, 2 tsp. paprika, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Melt cooking fat in a skillet over medium-high heat and add the pork chops.Cooking fat
- Cook the pork chops for 4 to 5 minutes per side.
- Serve the pork chops topped with mango chutney.
Becky
Quick and easy, and very tasty!