Mario Batali's Pork Chops with Cherry Barbecue Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar 
• 2 cups canned tomatoes canned crushed
• 1 cup cherries sweet frozen
• 1 tablespoon chili powder 
• 1 teaspoon cumin 
• 3  garlic clove 
• 0.5 cup catsup 
• 0.3 cup brown sugar light
• 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
• 1 medium onion 
• 0.5 cup orange juice freshly squeezed ( 2 oranges)
• 4  pork loin boneless cut

Equipment

• food processor
• bowl
• sauce pan
• blender

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients for the marinade and stir together.
2. Place the pork chops in a resealable freezer bag and pour in the marinade, making sure to coat the meat on all sides. Keep cold in a refrigerator or ice-filled cooler for at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours.
3. Remove from heat and serve immediately with the Cherry Barbecue Sauce
4. Cherry Barbecue Sauce
5. - Makes about 3 cups -
6. In a medium saucepan, cook the onion over medium-high heat, until it softens, about 8 minutes.
7. Add the garlic and chili powder and cook 1 minute more.
8. Add the tomatoes, orange juice, ketchup, sugar, and cherries and cook 5 minutes more, stirring frequently.
9. Transfer the mixture to a blender or a food processor fitted with the metal blade and blend until smooth.
10. Transfer to a plastic container and keep cold in a refrigerator or ice-filled cooler until ready to use or for up to one week.