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Recipe : Simple pork chops

2 Pork chops

salt and pepper

1 tsp butter

Lay the pork chops on a baking tray and season well on both sides. Dot the butter on top of the chop and grill (broil) for about 15 - 20 minutes, turning several times, until cooked through. I like any fat on the chop to be crispy.

10 Topping ideas:

1. An apple, peeled, cored and sliced finely, laid on top after the chops have been turned for the final time. 

2. A slick of Dijon or wholegrain mustard on the pork before the start of cooking.

3. A sage leaf pressed onto the pork and then a wrapping of Prosciutto.

4. Marinade the chops in 2 tbsp olive oil mixed with 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp honey, 1 tsp mustard and 1/2 tsp lemon pepper seasoning. Season the chops with salt and pepper also.

5. Marinade the chops in cider for 30 minutes before cooking. Use the cider as a base for a sauce, reduced down with some cream and mustard.

6. Sprinkle some grated cheese over the chop after the final turning to go crisp and golden.

7. Fry some mushrooms in butter and oil with a little garlic until soft, pile onto the chops and cover with cheese. Grill until melted.

8. Marinade in 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1.5 tbsp Chinese wine or dry sherry, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1/2 tsp sesame oil, 1 scallion, chopped small, 1 clove garlic, chopped small and 1 small piece ginger, chopped small.

9. Top with a crispy topping of  2 tbsp breadcrumbs mixed with 1 small shallot, minced, 1 tsp minced fresh sage, 2 dried apricots, minced and a little olive oil to moisten. Pile onto the pork and grill until crispy and fragrant. 

10.Top with peanut sauce made from 1 tbsp smooth peanut butter, 1 tsp soy sauce, 1/2 tsp rice wine vinegar, 1/2 tsp sugar and 1/2 tsp fresh minced cilantro. Spread on after the final turning of the pork and grill until piping hot.