Pork Chop Sandwiches with Sweet Home Chow Chow

Pork Chop Sandwiches with Sweet Home Chow Chow (Mild or Hot)

Yields: 2 sandwiches Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 10-12 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless or bone-in pork chops (about ½-inch thick)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or other cooking oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 sturdy sandwich rolls or buns, split
• 2-4 tablespoons Sweet Home Chow Chow 
• Optional: Lettuce leaves, sliced tomato, or mustard for extra toppings

Instructions:

1. Season Pork Chops: Season both sides of the pork chops generously with salt and pepper.
2. Cook Pork Chops: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the pork chops. Cook for 4-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through and reaching an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
3. Toast Buns (Optional): While the pork chops are cooking or resting, lightly toast the cut sides of the sandwich rolls or buns under a broiler or in a dry skillet for a minute or two until golden brown.
4. Assemble Sandwiches: Place a cooked pork chop on the bottom half of each toasted bun.
5. Add Chow Chow: Spoon 1-2 tablespoons of chow chow relish over the pork chop on each sandwich.
6. Add Optional Toppings: If desired, add lettuce, sliced tomato, or a dollop of mustard, or Sweet Home Hot Chow Chow
7. Serve: Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately.