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title: Pork Chops with Pepper Jam Pan Sauce
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/pork-chops-with-pepper-jam-pan-sauce-66d70ff207a263836a73ea2b
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 25 minutes
time required: 35 minutes
difficulty: Medium
allergens:
  - Milk
tags:
  - Protein Smart
  - Dinner
  - High Protein
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 391
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many loved the pepper jam sauce, calling it a perfect complement to the pork.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Some struggled with timing components; reduce sauce longer if it does not thicken.
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/pork-chops-with-pepper-jam-pan-sauce.avif"
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Adjust oven rack to the top position and preheat to 425 degrees. @carrots{1%bunch}(peeled and halved lengthwise). Toss with a drizzle of @cooking oil{1%tbsp}, @salt{1%pinch}, and @black pepper{1%pinch}. Arrange on a #baking sheet{} and roast until tender ~{25%minutes}.

While carrots roast, trim and thinly slice @scallions{4%unit}, separating whites from greens. Drain and rinse @lentils{19%oz}.

Heat a drizzle of @cooking oil{1%tbsp} in a #small pot{} over medium-high heat. Add scallion whites and cook, stirring, until fragrant ~{30%seconds}. Add lentils and @chicken stock concentrate{1%unit}. Simmer until liquid reduces ~{3%minutes}.

Meanwhile, pat @pork chops{2%unit} dry with paper towels and season all over with @salt{1%tsp} and @black pepper{1%tsp}.

Stir @smoky red pepper crema{1%unit}, @chili powder{1%tsp}, @crème fraîche{2%tbsp}, and @butter{1%tbsp} into the pot with lentils. Taste and season with additional @salt{1%tsp} and @black pepper{1%tsp} if desired.

Heat a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add remaining @cooking oil{1%tbsp} and cook pork until browned and cooked through ~{4%minutes} per side. Transfer to a plate. Heat pan over medium heat, add @water{¼%cup}, @red pepper jam{2%tbsp}, and @butter{1%tbsp}. Cook, stirring, until butter has melted and sauce has thickened ~{1%minute}.

Thinly slice pork crosswise. Serve chops over smoky lentils with roasted carrots on the side. Drizzle with pepper jam sauce and sprinkle with reserved scallion greens.