Blackened Pork Chop Sandwiches

Steps

• 1

  Preheat oven to 350°F.

  
• 2

  Bring tomato jam ingredients to a simmer in a small saucepan. When the tomatoes start to break down, reduce heat to low and continue simmering for about 20 minutes, stirring regularly, until mixture thickens. Remove from heat; mixture will continue to thicken as it cools.

  
• 3

  Meanwhile, combine ingredients for blackened seasoning and sprinkle liberally on both sides of the pork chops.

  
• 4

  Add a drizzle of olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Once it’s hot, add pork chops and sear for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer pork chops to oven to finish cooking (4 to 6 minutes, depending on thickness). Pork chops are done when the internal temperature registers at least 145°F at the thickest point.

  
• 5

  Remove pork chops from heat and let rest for a few minutes before slicing into strips.
• 6

  To make sandwiches, add greens and onions to the bottom half of buns, followed by sliced blackened pork chops. Top with tomato pepper jam, and enjoy.