Skillet Pork Chops with Blistered Grapes
Pork chops make a great weeknight dinner, and this dish is no exception. It looks and feels special, but comes together in about 20 minutes with very minimal prep. Selecting bone-in pork chops is beneficial beyond appearance: The bones protect the meat to keep it moist. However, you could also use boneless chops or even chicken breasts, if you’d prefer; just be sure to reduce the cooking time accordingly.
Ingredients
- 2tablespoons olive oil
- 4bone-in, 1-inch-thick pork chops (about 3/4 pound each)
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 1/2cups small, seedless red grapes
- 1shallot, minced
- 1garlic clove, minced
- 2teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4cup dry white wine
- 2/3cup chicken stock
- 2teaspoons grainy mustard
- 1tablespoon heavy cream or unsalted butter
Directions
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over high. Pat the chops dry with paper towels, and season well with salt and pepper. Cook the chops until just cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
Add the grapes to the skillet, and sauté until brown in spots, about 2 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to the plate. Reduce the heat to medium-high. Add the shallot and garlic, and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in the flour and thyme, and cook for 1 minute.
Add the white wine and cook, stirring, until mostly evaporated, about 1 minute. Add the chicken stock and mustard, and cook, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper.
Add the chops, grapes and any accumulated juices back into the skillet, and cook just until everything is warmed through, about 3 minutes.
Nutrition
- Info
- Trans Fat: 0 gramsFat: 32 gramsCalories: 594Saturated Fat: 10 gramsUnsaturated Fat: 19 gramsSodium: 1124 milligramsSugar: 11 gramsFiber: 2 gramsCarbohydrate: 17 gramsProtein: 55 grams
Source: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1021143-skillet-pork-chops-with-blistered-grapes