Pork Chops in Warm Cherry Sauce

02/16/2011 03:22:00 admin

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The rich, savory sauce makes this an elegant dish

Recipe Source: Deliciously Healthy Dinners

Prep time Cook time Yields Serving Size

10 minutes 20 minutes 4 servings 5 oz pork, 1/4C cherry sauce

Ingredients

4 bone-in center-cut pork chops (about 5 oz each)

1/4 tsp salt

1/8 tsp ground black pepper

2 tsp olive oil, divided into 1 1/2 tsp and 1/2 tsp portions

1 C onion, diced

1 C dry red wine

1 tsp dried tarragon

1 C dried cherries, either sweet Bing or tart (or substitute another dried fruit such as raisins, figs, or prunes)

Nutrition Facts

Calories 374

Total fat 7 g

Saturated fat 2 g

Cholesterol 98 mg

Sodium 237 mg

Total fiber 4 g

Protein 34 g

Carbohydrates 31 g

Potassium 655 mg

Directions

1, Trim visible fat from pork chops. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

2, In a large nonstick pan, warm 1 1/2teaspoons of oil over high heat. When pan is hot, brown chops on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Remove chops from pan. Set aside.

3, Over medium heat, add remaining 1/2 teaspoon of oil and diced onion. Cook and stir until onion softens, about 5 minutes.

4, Add red wine. Cook and stir 1 minute to loosen the flavorful brown bits and mix them into the sauce.

5, Add tarragon and cherries. Cook and stir 1 minute to blend.

6, Return pork chops and any juices to pan. Cover. Simmer 9 minutes to thicken sauce and until pork chops are fully cooked (to a minimum internal temperature of 160 °F).

7, Serve immediately.

Tip: Try serving over a whole grain such as Kasha With Bell Pepper Confetti and Cinnamon-Glazed Baby Carrots.

Photo & recipe courtesy of Keep the Beat™, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.

™Keep the Beat is a trademark of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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