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Pork Chops with Fig and Onion Glaze

The perfect blend of sweet and savory.
Pork Chops with Fig and Onion Glaze Recipe

Servings: 2

Prep: 15 minutes

Total: 45 minutes

Ingredients

2 pork chops, sliced about 1 1/4-inch thick (about 360 grams)

22 grams sweet paprika

kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

30 ml toasted sesame oil

110 grams unsalted butter

360 grams spanish onions, thinly sliced

6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

270 grams large figs, roughly chopped, plus more, quartered, for garnish

10 grams light brown sugar

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1/2 vanilla bean

20 ml vanilla extract

Directions

1. Season the pork chops all over with the paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat the oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Add the pork chops and cook, flipping once, until they are cooked to 135°F. Transfer to a cutting board to rest for 10 minutes before carving.

2. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and season with salt. Cook until they are soft, 10-12 minutes. Add in the figs, sugar, vanilla bean, and 1 cup of water and cook until thick, about 10 minutes. Stir in the vanilla and season with salt and pepper.

3. To serve, transfer pork to a platter and spoon the sauce over the top. Garnish with fresh figs.

From How-To: Make Fig and Onion Glaze with Kelis