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Pork Chops in Balsamic Cherry sauce Recipe | |
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Ingredients:
2 5 oz. boneless pork chops--(about 1 inch thick)1/3 cup balsamic vinaigrette 1 Tbls. butter 1 large shallot--thinly sliced 1/3 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup dried Bing (sweet) or tart cherries--(about 1 1/4 oz.) salt and pepper Balsamic Vinaigrette: 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 1 clove crushed garlic 1 tsp. ground mustard 1 pinch salt ground black pepper to taste
Directions:
Balsamic Vinaigrette:In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic and mustard powder. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. stir in fresh herbs if desired. Makes 1 cup Place pork and vinaigrette in pie dish;turn to coat. Let stand 10 minutes. Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Using tongs, lift pork from marinade; shake off excess. Transfer pork to skillet, reserving marinade in dish. Sprinkle pork with pepper. Saute until brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer pork to a plate. Add shallot to skillet; stir until softened, about 1 minute. Add broth, cherries and reserved marinade ; bring to a boil, scraping up browned bits. Return pork to skilet. Simmer until pork is cooked through, cherries are tender and sauce is slightly reduced, about 2 minutes per side. Season with salt and pepper. Serves 2
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