Pork Chops in Balsamic Cherry Sauce

Pork Chops in Balsamic Cherry Sauce
Pork Chops in Balsamic Cherry Sauce
This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. Bottled balsamic vinaigrette is a super base for this sauce. Round out the menu with packaged noodles au gratin and steamed baby carrots. Then offer chocolate layer cake from the bakery for dessert.
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  • Served Person: Serves 2; can be doubled
Fruit Sauté Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Wheat/Gluten-Free Vinegar Cherry Pork Chop Bon Appétit Small Plates
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 large shallot, thinly sliced
  • Carbohydrate 18 g(6%)
  • Cholesterol 106 mg(35%)
  • Fat 20 g(30%)
  • Fiber 2 g(7%)
  • Protein 32 g(65%)
  • Saturated Fat 6 g(31%)
  • Sodium 574 mg(24%)
  • Calories 359

Preparation 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. Sauté until brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer pork to plate. Add shallot to skillet; stir until softened, about 1 minute. Add broth, cherries and reserved marinade; bring to boil, scraping up browned bits. Return pork to skillet. Simmer until pork is cooked through, cherries are tender and sauce is slightly reduced, about 2 minutes per side. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer pork to plates; top with sauce.

Preparation 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. Sauté until brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer pork to plate. Add shallot to skillet; stir until softened, about 1 minute. Add broth, cherries and reserved marinade; bring to boil, scraping up browned bits. Return pork to skillet. Simmer until pork is cooked through, cherries are tender and sauce is slightly reduced, about 2 minutes per side. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer pork to plates; top with sauce.