Day 13: Honey Jalapeno Pork Chops

Zack and I had an amazing meal at Cafe 28 on Saturday night (honey jalapeno pork chops served with sweet potatoes). We attempted to recreate it tonight despite the fact that honey is not paleo. After some debate, we both conceded that the dish needed the sweetness from the honey. To make ourselves feel a little better, we used organic, raw honey and didn't put it on direct heat (in order to preserve as many nutrients as possible). Overall, I'd say our version was pretty successful - yum!

Pork Chops
Ingredients:
2 pork chops
1 cup chicken broth
1 jalapeno, minced
1/4 red bell pepper, minced
1 1/2 Tbsps raw honey
salt and pepper

Directions:
Heat chicken broth and peppers over medium heat until chicken broth is reduced. Remove from heat and slowly stir in honey. Set aside.

Meanwhile, season pork chops with salt and pepper. Grill for approximately 5 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature is about 155 degrees. Allow to rest. Spoon the jalapeno and honey mixture over the pork chops before serving.

Sweet Potatoes:
Ingredients:
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
Pinch of tumeric
Black pepper

Directions:
Boil sweet potatoes for approximately 20 minutes (until fork tender). Drain and mash with seasonings.