Pork with Leek and Plums

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this irresistible Pork with Leek and Plums recipe—a perfect harmony of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors! Succulent boneless pork chops are seared to golden perfection, then simmered in a luscious sauce featuring tender leeks, juicy plums, and a touch of honey for natural sweetness. Infused with garlic, soy sauce, chicken stock, and fresh thyme, this dish boasts a rich and aromatic profile that feels both indulgent and wholesome. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s a versatile one-pan wonder that pairs beautifully with creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or crusty bread. Bursting with seasonal produce and bold flavors, this pork recipe is sure to impress family and guests alike.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces boneless pork chops
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2 large leeks (white and light green parts only), sliced thinly
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 medium plums, pitted and quartered
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1.5 tablespoons soy sauce
• 0.5 cup chicken stock
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Season both sides of the pork chops with salt and pepper. Set aside.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear the pork chops for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside. The pork does not need to be fully cooked at this stage.

Step 3

In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter. Once melted, add the sliced leeks and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and fragrant.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.

Step 5

Stir in the quartered plums, honey, soy sauce, and chicken stock. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Step 6

Return the seared pork chops to the skillet, nestling them into the leek and plum mixture. Sprinkle with chopped fresh thyme.

Step 7

Cover the skillet with a lid and let the dish cook on low heat for 10-12 minutes, or until the pork is fully cooked (internal temperature of 145°F or 63°C) and the plums are tender.

Step 8

Remove the lid and let the sauce reduce slightly for 2-3 minutes, spooning it over the pork chops as it thickens.

Step 9

Serve the pork chops hot with the leek and plum mixture spooned over the top. This dish pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1232.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1647.6

Total Fat 94.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 29.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 341.6mg	0%
Sodium 3547.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 81.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.9g	0%
Total Sugars 64.7g
Protein 116.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 131.2mg	0%
Iron 7.7mg	0%
Potassium 2435.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.8%

Protein: 28.3%

Carbs: 19.8%