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Tropical Pork Chops1 firm banana
2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided use
2 lean pork chops (1/2-inch thick)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons raspberry jelly or honey
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1/2 cup waterCut banana in half crosswise, then lengthwise into 4 pieces.Cook bananas in 1 teaspoon hot oil, in nonstick skillet. If necessary, add one-half teaspoon additional oil. Remove browned bananas to a warm plate.Rub pork chops with garlic. Sprinkle with ginger. Add remaining oil to skillet. Brown chops on both sides. Remove chops to warm platter.Melt jelly or honey in skillet; add mustard and water. Stir to blend. Return chops to skillet; spoon sauce over them. Cover, simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until cooked thoroughly. Remove chops to dinner plates; top with bananas. Spoon remaining sauce from skillet over pork chops. Serve with green and yellow beans. Garnish with raspberries and thyme, if desired.Serves two.

 

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