Orange Marmalade Glazed Chops
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Preparation Time : 10 mins

Cooking Time : 15-20 mins

Serves : 2
Ingredients:

    For the Chops

    2 pieces French pork chops
    salt, to taste
    pepper, to taste
    15ml/1 tbsp olive oil
    30g/1oz orange marmalade
    45ml/1.5fl oz balsamic vinegar

    For the French Green Beans

    400g/14oz French green beans
    100g/3.5oz shallots
    15ml/1 tbsp olive oil
    salt, to taste
    pepper, to taste

    For the Olive Tapenade

    75g/2.5oz black olives, pitted
    10g/0.5oz anchovies
    15g/0.5oz shallots, thinly sliced
    50ml/1.75fl oz olive oil
    salt, to taste
    pepper, to taste

Method:
  1. For the Chops
  2. Season pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides.
  3. Heat olive oil in pan.
  4. Sear chops for 3-4 minutes on each side.
  5. Add in balsamic vinegar and orange marmalade.
  6. Reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook for about 7 minutes.
  7. For the French Beans & Olive Tapenade
  8. Combine all ingredients for the tapenade in a food processor, and process until smooth. Set aside.
  9. Bring a pot of water to a boil.
  10. Add in the french beans and boil for a minute.
  11. Strain out and transfer to an ice water bath for about 2 minutes to stop the cooking process.
  12. Just before serving, sauté the chopped shallots and french beans in a little olive oil.
  13. Top off with the tapenade, give a quick stir, and take off the heat.
  14. Serve while hot.