Meal Kit
Pork Chop with Caramelized Pineapple Compote
and plantains
Prep & Cook Time: 40-50 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 6 days
- Protein-Packed
- Gluten-Smart
Chef
Laura Alpern
Whether you’re a first time customer, you’ve been a part of the Home Chef family since day one, or you’re somewhere in the middle, our Classic Meal Kits will never steer you wrong. These meal kits have been with us from the start and keep getting better. With numerous options each week, you’ll find delicious and creative meals for any skill level and dietary preference. You can’t go wrong with the classics.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Boneless Pork Chops
- 6 oz. Sliced Plantains
- 5.47 oz. Long Grain White Rice
- 3 oz. Pineapple Chunks
- 1 Lime
- ½ oz. Brown Sugar
- ¼ oz. Cilantro
- 1 tsp. Portuguese Piri Piri Blend
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
-
Nutrition (per serving)
-
Calories840
-
Carbohydrates105g
-
Net Carbs102g
-
Fat26g
-
Protein43g
-
Sodium1230mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Butter
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Small Pot
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 2 Medium Non-Stick Pans
- 1 Zester
- 1 Plate
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
-
If using antibiotic free chicken, pat dry. Cook until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
-
1 Cook the Rice
Bring a small pot with rice, 1 1/4 cups water, and 1/4 tsp. salt to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes.Remove from burner. Set aside and cover to keep warm.While rice cooks, continue recipe. -
2 Prepare Ingredients and Make Cilantro-Lime Mixture
Zest and halve lime. Juice both halves.
Mince cilantro.Drain and finely chop pineapples.In a mixing bowl, combine cilantro, 1/4 tsp. lime zest, 1 tsp. lime juice (reserve remaining for pineapples), 1 Tbsp. olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside.Pat pork dry and season both sides with half the piri piri seasoning (use less if spice-averse; remaining is yours to use as you please!). -
3 Cook the Plantains
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add plantains to hot pan. Cook until golden-brown, 2-3 minutes per side.Transfer plantains to a plate and season with a pinch of salt. Keep pan over medium heat; no need to wipe clean. -
4 Cook the Pork
Summertime, and the grilling is easy! To grill these pork chops, heat grill to medium. Follow same instructions, grilling until browned and pork reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 3-5 minutes per side.
Add pork to hot pan. Cook until golden-brown and chops reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 3-5 minutes per side.Pork thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner chop, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.Remove from burner. Rest, 3 minutes.While pork cooks, continue recipe. -
5 Make the Pineapple Compote
Place another medium non-stick pan over medium heat.
Add pineapples, brown sugar, 1 Tbsp. water, and a pinch of salt to hot pan. Stir often until combined and mixture is slightly thickened, 4-6 minutes.Remove from burner. Stir in 1 tsp. lime juice and 1 Tbsp. softened butter until combined.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping pork with pineapple compote, then cilantro-lime mixture. Slice pork, if desired. Bon appétit!
Home Chef is a meal kit delivery service - order and receive home food delivery weekly. Choose from 35+ fresh recipes featuring steak, chicken, pork, fish, vegetarian options, and beyond to meet your cooking needs each week.
