Thursday's Kitchen Cupboard..........3/15/2012

This past Saturday I made a wonderful dish with some of the fresh greens from the cold frame beds and peach jam glazed pork chops. As usual I searched the internet for a recipe for Jelly or Jam Glazed Pork Chops and some Braised Greens. I found a few recipes. They gave me some ideas and this is what I came up with. This is one of those recipes that turned out perfect!

Jelly or Jam Glazed Pork Chops & Greens
   
    Glaze:

• 3/4 Cup Fruit Jam or Jelly - I used some Peach Jam that I had in the Cupboard. I really think any type of homemade jam or jelly would be great.
• 1 piece of Fresh Ginger - grate about 2 tsp.
• 2 Cloves Garlic minced
• 3 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
• 2 Tbsp of good Soy Sauce
• Pepper of your choice - I used some homemade Cayenne pepper, probably about 1/4 tsp.

    Directions:

1. Combine Jam & Vinegar in a small saucepan
2. Cook over low heat until the jelly or jam melts
3. Stir in Ginger, Garlic, Soy Sauce & Pepper and set aside

Greens & Glazed Pork Chops

• Pork Chops
• Olive Oil
• Fresh Chopped Greens - about 8 Cups - I used a combination of Baby Choi, Tatsoi, Kale & Collards
• 1/4 Cup Water or Vegetable Stock -  I used Veggie Stock
• 1-2 Cloves of minced Garlic
• Salt & Pepper

   Directions:

1. Chop Greens

      2.   Salt & Pepper the Pork chops, heat a grill pan or frying pan on med/high with a little olive oil

      

      3.   While the pan for the pork chops is heating up, add a little Olive Oil to another large skillet or wok over med/high heat.

      4.   Add the greens & garlic to the skillet and saute for a few minutes. I always add the stalk of the greens first since they take longer to cook.

      5.   Add the Veggie Stock or water to the greens and about half of the glaze. Cover and simmer until done.

      6.   When the pan for the pork chops is hot, grill each side for about 3 minutes. Then glaze with the Jam glaze and cook each side for about 4 minutes on each side or until done.

This was one of the best dishes we have had in awhile!

So, what good dishes have you been making with your stored goods......or what have you been putting away for another day????