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February 18, 2026
Pork chops with citrus butter, and curd with amaretti and pear: Max Coen’s recipes for cooking with citrus
Citrus brings vibrancy and zing to savoury and sweet dishes alike

TL;DR
- Citrus offers a range of flavors including bitterness, floral tones, sweetness, and sharpness, acting as an alternative to sugar and vinegar.
- A recipe for pork chop with citrus butter involves searing the chop and finishing it in a low oven, with the butter made from sour lemon and sweet clementine juice.
- A dessert recipe includes citrus curd, amaretti biscuits made from ground almonds and egg whites, and cardamom chantilly cream, topped with fresh pear slices.
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