New "in" spot's pork chops for cool fall days

RECIPE: Hickory Rubbed Palmetto Creek Farms Pork Loin Chop, Root Vegetables, Creamy Polenta, Pear Chutney

Yield: 4 Servings

4 Each 10oz. Pork Chops

Rub:

1/2 tsp. Cumin Seeds
1/2 tsp. Coriander Seeds
1/2 tsp. Sweet Paprika
1/2 tsp. Smoked Paprika
1/2 tsp. smoked salt
1/2 tsp. fennel seeds
1/2 tsp. caraway seeds
1/2 tsp. Oregano dry
1/2 tsp Yellow mustard Seeds
1/2 tsp. pink peppercorns
1/2 Garlic powder

Lightly toast all the seeds and spices. Let them cool and then grind them in a coffee grinder until fine. Rub liberally on the pork chops. Grill the pork chops for 3 minutes on each side. You can also start them in a hot saut? pan and finish it in the oven if you do not have a grill.

Polenta:

2 shallots (diced)
3 Tbs. Butter
1 bag Italian polenta (not pre cooked)
6 cups boiling salted water
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup soft cows milk cheese
1/2 cup herbs (parsley, chives both chopped)

Saute the shallots in the butter and add the polenta. Pour the boiling water over the polenta and whisk together. Let the polenta cook on a medium high heat while frequently stirring. Cook the polenta for about 30 minutes. You can add more hot water if the mixture becomes too thick. When the polenta has a creamy consistency and is soft to the bite, add the cottage cheese, and cows milk cheese. Cook the cheese until it has completely incorporated. Finish with the herbs, salt, and pepper. Keep warm until needed.

For the Root Vegetables:

2 ea. Parsnips
2 ea. Large beets
3 ea. Large carrots
6 ea. Baby onions
3 ea. Baby radishes

Clean and wash the vegetables really well. You may leave the skin on if you wish or peel the. Cut them, season with olive oil, salt and pepper and put them in the oven to roast for about 12 minutes or until brown and tender.

Pear Chutney:

1 Pear diced
1 Cinnamon Stick
1 Tsp. sugar
1/2 cup champagne vinegar

Dice the pears and put everything into a pot. Gently cook it for about 40 minutes until the pears are very tender. Add water to it while cooking if the vinegar dries up and the pears are not tender yet.