Pork With Sweet Onion Marmellata Food

PORK WITH SWEET & SOUR ONION SAUCE

Steps:

• Boil the rice in plenty of water, following pack instructions, until cooked. Drain, return to the pot and cover to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, sprinkle the meat on all sides with the black pepper and some salt. Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large frying pan. Sear the meat on both sides until nicely browned. Remove from the pan.
• Add the remaining oil and the onion to the pan. Cook for 5 mins, then pour in the vinegar and let reduce for 1 min. Stir in the maple syrup, then return the pork to the pan and heat for 5 mins until cooked through. Serve the pork and sauce spooned over the rice and scattered with the parsley.

PORK WITH SWEET ONION MARMELLATA

Steps:

• For the onion marmellata, place a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat.
• Add the olive oil and the onions.
• Stir to combine and cook until starting to sizzle, about 2 minutes.
• Add the remaining ingredients. Reduce the heat to low.
• Cover the pot and cook over low heat for 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes to scrape up any brown bits.
• The onions should be a soft, jam-like consistency and a deep mahogany color.
• For the pork chops, combine the rosemary, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
• Using your fingers, work all the ingredients together until well combined.
• Rub the herb mixture over the pork chops. Cover with plastic wrap and reserve in the refrigerator.
• About 20 minutes before the onions are finished, remove the pork chops from the refrigerator.
• Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill.
• Grill the pork chops to medium, about 7 minutes a side depending on thickness.
• To serve, spoon the onion marmellata over the pork chops. Sprinkle with the chopped parsley. Serve immediately.