Appearance on the Bringing It Home TV show with Laura McIntosh where Chef Dee shows how to make Spiced Pork Chop and Avocado, and Pomegranate Salad. Chef Dee appeared on the show at the request of the California Avocado Commission.

Spiced Pork Chop, Avocado, and Pomegranate Salad

Ingredients:

Marinade for Pork

4 10 oz. Pork Chops

1 Tbsp. Shallot, Chopped

1 Tsp. Garlic, Chopped

1 Tsp. Ginger, Chopped

1 Cup Pomegranate Juice

2 Tbsp. Soy Sauce

2 Tbsp. Brown Sugar

¼ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Pork

Spice Mix (1 tsp. of each: ground clove, ground allspice, ground black pepper)

2 oz. Butter

Arugula

4 Cups Arugula

1 Tsp. Shallot, Chopped

1 Tsp. Garlic, Chopped

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Pomegranate Salad

1 Each Haas Avocado, Small Dice

½ Each Pomegranate, Seeds Only (cleaned)

1 Each Cucumber, Small Dice

1 Tsp. Ginger, Chopped

¼ Each Red Onion, Small Dice

1 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 Each Lime (juice and zest)

1 Tbsp. Mint, Chopped

1 Tbsp. Sour Cream

Preparation:

Marinade

Combine all ingredients and marinade overnight.

Pork

Take pork chops out of the marinade and save the juice for sauce. Season chops with salt and ground spice mixture. Sear chops on medium high heat until golden. Finish chops in 350º oven for approximately 15 minutes or until the internal temperature is 145º. Remove chops from pan and let them rest. Add the marinade juice to pan and reduce by 1/3. Turn off heat and slowly whisk in butter. Season to taste.

Arugula

Sauté arugula with oil, shallot, and garlic. Season to taste.

Pomegranate Salad

Combine all ingredients and toss. Season with salt and pepper.