Pork with Blueberry Sauce

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
34%
Pork with Blueberry Sauce
45 min.
4
403kcal
61.1%sweetness
100%saltiness
10.58%sourness
12.13%bitterness
71.36%savoriness
69.93%fattiness
100%spiciness

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This pork with blueberry sauce recipe is a delicious and flavorful dish that's perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The star of the show is the juicy and tender pork chops, which are seared to perfection and topped with a mouthwatering blueberry sauce. The sauce is a perfect balance of sweet and tangy, with a hint of spice from the balsamic vinegar. It's an impressive dish that's surprisingly easy to make and is sure to impress your family and friends.

The pork chops are seasoned with a simple blend of salt and pepper and then seared in a hot pan until golden brown. This creates a delicious crust on the outside while keeping the inside nice and juicy. The sauce is made by mashing fresh blueberries with brown sugar and adding in some red onion, lime zest, and balsamic vinegar. It's a unique and flavorful combination that you're sure to love. The sauce is then simmered until thick and poured over the pork chops. Finally, the dish is garnished with fresh parsley or cilantro, adding a bright and fresh touch.

This recipe is not only delicious but also nutritious. Pork is an excellent source of protein, and the addition of blueberries boosts the antioxidant content of the dish. This recipe is also gluten-free and dairy-free, making it a great option for those with dietary restrictions. Serve this dish with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes, for a complete and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

  • Tbsp balsamic vinegar 
  • 0.5  blueberries fresh
  • 0.3 cup brown sugar 
  • 0.3 cup brown sugar 
  • Tbsp canola oil 
  •  lime zest juiced
  • servings parsley 
  • servings bell pepper 
  • servings bell pepper 
  •  pork chops 
  •  onion diced red finely
  • servings salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.In a nonreactive bowl, mash the blueberryies with the brown sugar to desired consistency, then set aside.
  2. Heat saute pan on medium. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides.
  3. Add canola oil to the saute pan. Brown pork on both sides until golden and crispy, about 2-3 min on each side.
  4. Remove from pan and place on a baking dish to finish cooking in the oven. Depending on thickness of the pork. If its thin keep warm aside until sauce is ready.In the same pan the pork was cooking in, add the chopped red onion, saute until translucent. Then add in the mashed blueberry sugar mixture and balsamic vinegar. Cook until the sauce gets thick, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add in the lime zest and juice and season with salt and pepper. If you put the pork in the oven, remove and place on serving plates.
  6. Serve sauce on top and garnish with parsley or cilantro. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Calories403kcal
Protein30.28%
Fat29.37%
Carbs40.35%

Properties

Glycemic Index
61.25
Glycemic Load
3.24
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
33.96%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.01mg
Petunidin
0.05mg
Delphinidin
0.06mg
Malvidin
0.11mg
Peonidin
0.03mg
Catechin
0.01mg
Hesperetin
7.2mg
Naringenin
0.57mg
Apigenin
8.62mg
Luteolin
0.96mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
0.27mg
Myricetin
0.6mg
Quercetin
6.02mg

Taste

Sweetness:
61.1%
Saltiness:
100%
Sourness:
10.58%
Bitterness:
12.13%
Savoriness:
71.36%
Fattiness:
69.93%
Spiciness:
100%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:402.96kcal
20.15%
Fat:13.34g
20.52%
Saturated Fat:3.65g
22.81%
Carbohydrates:41.25g
13.75%
Net Carbohydrates:37.05g
13.47%
Sugar:35.03g
38.92%
Cholesterol:89.78mg
29.93%
Sodium:276.37mg
12.02%
Protein:30.94g
61.89%
Vitamin C:202.97mg
246.02%
Vitamin A:5016.52IU
100.33%
Vitamin B6:1.46mg
73.08%
Vitamin K:75.64µg
72.04%
Vitamin B1:1mg
66.36%
Selenium:45.04µg
64.35%
Vitamin B3:12.31mg
61.56%
Phosphorus:356.77mg
35.68%
Potassium:934.83mg
26.71%
Vitamin B2:0.39mg
22.9%
Vitamin E:3.21mg
21.43%
Folate:81.47µg
20.37%
Zinc:2.57mg
17.13%
Fiber:4.2g
16.81%
Vitamin B5:1.57mg
15.69%
Magnesium:61.44mg
15.36%
Manganese:0.24mg
12.17%
Vitamin B12:0.71µg
11.84%
Iron:1.94mg
10.8%
Copper:0.14mg
7.11%
Calcium:61.22mg
6.12%
Vitamin D:0.54µg
3.57%
Source:Foodista