Division of Marketing and Development
Susan Nardizzi, Director
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Adam H. Putnam, Commissioner
Florida Pork Recipe
Sunshine Pork Chops with Plantain Mash (Photo below)
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Pork-2001
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Ingredients |
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1/3 cup |
plantain, ripe, diced |
1/3 cup |
peppers, diced |
1/4 cup |
onion, diced |
1 tablespoon |
butter |
2 tablespoons |
brown sugar |
1/2 teaspoon |
curry powder |
2 tablespoons |
cornstarch |
1 cup |
chicken broth |
1 tablespoon |
lime juice |
1/2 teaspoon |
salt |
1 teaspoon |
Worcestershire sauce |
1/2 teaspoon |
pepper |
2 tablespoons |
butter |
1 1/2 pounds |
boneless pork chops |
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Preparation |
Saute‚ plantain, peppers and onion in 1 tablespoon of butter for 5 to 6 minutes; add brown sugar and curry powder, stirring constantly. Add cornstarch to chicken broth and stir until smooth. Add this cornstarch mixture to pan and simmer for 5 minutes. While sauce is simmering add lime juice, salt, Worcestershire sauce, pepper and 2 tablespoons of butter in a heavy skillet. When ingredients in skillet are hot, add pork chops. Cook chops about 4 minutes on each side or until chops are done; add sauce. Simmer all ingredients until heated thoroughly and serve over plantain mash, potatoes or rice. |
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Plantain Mash |
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1 pound |
plantains, green |
1 |
garlic clove |
2 tablespoons |
lime juice |
1/2 to 1 cup |
chicken stock |
1 teaspoon |
salt |
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pepper to taste |
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Preparation |
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Peel plantains by running a knife down vertically. Cut into 2-inch pieces; place in large pot. Cover completely with water. Bring to a boil and cook approximately 30 minutes until very soft. Drain and place cooked plantains in food processor with garlic, lime juice and 1/2 cup of chicken stock (add more stock for desired consistency), salt and pepper. Puree' quickly as not to overwork the plantains (they will become starchy).
Yield
5 servings
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Look for "Fresh from Florida" ingredients at your grocery store.
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