Smothered Pork Chops

Smothered Pork Chops
Smothered Pork Chops is From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. It works well as a main course. A mixture of bacon, flour, iceberg lettuce, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. To use up the ground cumin you could follow this main course with the Moroccan Chocolate Mousse as a dessert.

Instructions

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Preheat an ovenproof skillet over high heat. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper, to taste.
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Add 1 tablespoon of canola oil to the pan.
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Add the pork chops and sear on both sides until golden brown.
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Remove from skillet and set aside.
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In same skillet over medium heat add the remaining tablespoon of canola oil, the onions and mushrooms and saute until slightly softened.
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Add the flour and cumin and cook until lightly golden in color. Stir in the chicken broth and mustard, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, add the parsley and return all but 1 pork chop back into skillet. Reserve the 1 pork chop for Round 2 Recipe Pork Cabbage Wraps. Season with salt and pepper and spoon the gravy over the pork chops. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until pork chops are cooked through.
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Transfer to serving plates and serve with the Iceberg Wedge Salad.
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Remove the core from the lettuce and cut into 4 quarters. Arrange on serving plates and set aside.
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In a small skillet saute bacon until crisp.
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Remove from skillet, to a plate lined with a paper bag or paper towels. Once cooled, chop into small pieces and add to a small bowl. In the skillet over low heat, add the brown sugar, vinegar and salt and pepper, to taste.
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Whisk together until combined and sugar is completely dissolved. Stir in the egg and bacon and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
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Pour over the top of the iceberg wedges and serve immediately.

Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Riesling are my top picks 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 Talbott Vineyards Kali Hart Chardonnay with a 5 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 27 dollars per bottle.
Talbott Vineyards Kali Hart Chardonnay
Talbott Vineyards Kali Hart Chardonnay
A pure fruit expression of our vineyard, Talbott Chardonnay, Kali Hart is lush and lively. Minimal winemaker influence allows Kali Hart Chardonnay to showcases the strength of Talbott's estate vineyards. The rich, inviting nose shows bright tropical notes that continue on the palate, where refreshing flavors of pineapple and honeydew are complimented by refreshing acidity. A generous mid-palate leads to a long citrus and tropical fruit finish with hints of French oak and minerality.
DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings4
Health Score34
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