Spiced Pork Chops with Maple-Braised Greens

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Meals

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp sweet paprika
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • Kosher salt and pepper
  • 4 bone-in pork chops
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 5 oz packaged mixed hearty greens
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2- 15 oz cans small white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Directions

  1. Combine the paprika, cumin, coriander, 3/4 tsp salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small bowl. Season the pork chops all over with 1 tbsp of the spice mixture; set aside the remaining spice mixture.

  2. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and cook until browned on both sides, about 3 minutes; remove to a plate. Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the skillet. Stir in the onion and greens. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion starts softening and the greens wilt, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining spice mixture and stir to combine.

  3. Add 2 cups water, the maple syrup, beans, tomato paste and vinegar to the skillet. Bring to a simmer, then nestle the pork chops in the mixture. Simmer until the pork is just cooked through, 5-7 minutes; remove to a plate. Increase the heat to medium high and simmer until the greens are tender and the sauce thickens, 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with the pork chops.

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