Pork Chops with Marsala and Fennel

Name: Pork Chops with Marsala and Fennel
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 158 milliliters canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock; 1 fennel bulb, cut into thin slices; 3 Tbsps chopped fresh parsley; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 4 servings Fresh-ground black pepper; 118 milliliters dry marsala; 1 Tbsp olive oil, more if needed; 1 onion, chopped; 4 pork chops, about 3/4 inch thick (about 2 1/2 pounds in all); 4 servings Salt; 1 Tbsp tomato paste

Pork Chops with Marsalan and Fennel is a gluten free, dairy free, and primal main course. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 327 calories, 31g of protein, and 13g of fat. This recipe covers 23% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up chicken broth, onion, tomato paste, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert.

Instructions

In a large frying pan, heat the oil over moderate heat. Season the pork chops with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.

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Put the chops in the pan. Cook, turning once, until browned and done to medium, about 5 minutes per side.

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Remove and put in a warm place.

If necessary, add oil to the pan to make about 2 tablespoons fat.

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Add the onion, fennel, and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 10 minutes. Uncover and add the garlic. Cook, stirring, 1 minute longer.

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Add the marsala. Bring to a boil, scraping the bottom of the pan to dislodge any brown bits. Boil until reduced to approximately 1/4 cup, 1 to 2 minutes.

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Stir in the broth, tomato paste, 2 tablespoons of the parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and any accumulated juices from the meat. Bring to a simmer and cook, covered, until the sauce thickens and the fennel is tender, about 5 minutes.

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Add the remaining tablespoon parsley, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and the pork chops. Cook until just heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.

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Variation: Instead of chops, saut one-inch-thick medallions of pork tenderloin, seasoned with salt and pepper, until just done, about two minutes per side.

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Wine Recommendation: A well-made Nebbiolo delle Langhe has earthy and herbal flavors to blend nicely with fennel and just the right amount of tannin and dried-cherry fruitiness for the marsala and pork.

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Servings:

158milliliters

canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock 1

fennel bulb, cut into thin slices 3Tbsps

chopped fresh parsley 4cloves

garlic, minced 4servings

Fresh-ground black pepper 118milliliters

dry marsala 1Tbsp

olive oil, more if needed 1

onion, chopped 4

pork chops, about 3/4 inch thick (about 2 1/2 pounds in all)4servings

Salt 1Tbsp

tomato paste

Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Riesling are great choices for Pork Chops. Chardonnay suits simple chops or chops in a butter or cream sauce, dry riesling complements sweet additions like honey mustard or apples, and pinot noir is a safe bet for pork dishes in general. The Chateau Ste. Michelle Indian Wells Chardonnay Wine with a 5 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 18 dollars per bottle.