Pear Chutney

This chutney is wonderful served on top of pork chops.

Indian Vegetarian Easy total time30 mins servings4 addedNovember 2020

• 1 shallot, diced
• 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 1-inch piece peeled fresh ginger, cut into coins
• 1 teaspoon Madras curry powder
• 1 cinnamon stick
• Kosher salt
• 1 pinch crushed red pepper
• 2 – 3 pears, peeled, cored, and cut in large dice
• 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1. In a medium sauce pan on medium heat, stir together shallot, vinegar, brown sugar, butter, ginger, curry powder, cinnamon stick, ¼ teaspoon salt, and red pepper. Stir continuously for 1 minute.
2. Add pears and simmer gently for 15 minutes. Add cranberries and simmer 5 minutes longer.
3. Remove from heat and add the cilantro.

Tips

• If serving with pork chops, you can remove the pork chops from the pan and add the chutney. Scrape up any brown bits from the bottom using a wooden spoon and simmer until slightly thickened.