Southwestern Pork Medallions With Cinnamon Couscous And Peach Chutney Food

SOUTHWESTERN PORK MEDALLIONS WITH CINNAMON COUSCOUS AND PEACH CHUTNEY

Steps:

• In lightly oiled skillet, saute bell pepper, garlic, onion and jalapeno for 2 minutes, stirring, until vegetables are wilted. Stir in peaches, brown sugar and vinegar. Simmer briefly, until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let stand at room temperature, up to 2 hours, until serving.
• In large saucepan, bring water, cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt and butter to a boil; stir in the couscous, cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cut pork into medallions about 3/4-inch thick. In small bowl stir together remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper, cumin and chili powder; rub this mixture over all surfaces of medallions. Broil medallions 4-5 inches from heat for 4 minutes; turn and broil 4 minutes more. Serve medallions with couscous and chutney.

PORK MEDALLIONS WITH GINGER PEARS AND CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper.
• Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat; place pork in skillet in a single layer so the slices don't touch; cook about 3 minutes on each side, until browned.
• Transfer meat to a plate; cover to keep warm.
• Add remaining 1 teaspoon oil to skillet; add in pears, ginger, and garlic; cook/stir about 5 minutes, until pears are tender and golden.
• Add in chutney, broth, and thyme; bring to a boil, scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the pan; cook until the sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
• Arrange pork on a platter and spoon the pear mixture on top.