TOE JAM Chops

Yes you read that title right - TOE JAM Chops. Actually it is T.O.E. Jam (Tangerine, Orange and Elderberry). You can buy this delicious jam up here in the mountains at either the Farmer's Market in Asheville or right here in Hendo at the Forge Mountain store. These were delicious, we made them tonight and I could have licked the plate. Plus your kids will think this is hilarious!!

Ingredients:

T.O.E Jam

Center Cut Boneless Pork Chops

Olive Oil

Season Salt

Cracked Pepper

CAST IRON PAN

The cast iron pan is a MUST. If you don't have one you should get one. They are cheap ($20) and will rapidly become your favorite kitchen tool. Put about 2 Tbs Olive oil in the pan and let it get hot (doesn't take long), set pan on Med high heat. Put seasoned (S & P) chops in the pan, get a good sear on both sides. Spoon about a Tbs of T.O.E. Jam on each chop and transfer to the oven for 15 - 20min (about 425 F). Finish chops on the stovetop, flipping the chops (there will be a beautiful caramel color to the chops and pan. Finish the chops off with a little more jam.

We served this with Pintos, Crusty Bread and baked apples! So YUMMY!!