I love pork chops. I love fruit with pork chops. The most common fruit accompaniment for pork is apple, but I wanted to try something a little different. I considered apricots (I love them too), but thought they are too sweet. After reading a number of different recipes, I settled on blackberries. They are tart and, I thought, would pair well with a sweet port to make the sauce.
Ingredients
- 6 (4 ounce) boneless pork loin chops
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
- 2 shallots, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
- ¾ cup sweet port wine
- ¾ cup blackberry juice
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons water
- 2 cups fresh blackberries
Directions
Step 1
Season the pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and pan fry the chops until they are lightly browned and no longer pink in the center, 2 to 3 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Set the chops aside.
Step 2
Heat 1 more teaspoon of olive oil in the skillet, and cook and stir the shallots and thyme until the shallots start to become translucent, about 1 minute. Pour in the port wine, blackberry juice, chicken broth, and balsamic vinegar. Bring the mixture to a boil, scraping off and dissolving any brown flavor bits from the skillet into the sauce. Cook until reduced by a third, about 5 minutes. Mix cornstarch and water into a paste, and stir into the sauce. Cook until thickened, stirring constantly, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to low, and stir in the blackberries. Simmer until berries are hot.
Step 3
Return the chops to the skillet, and turn to coat with sauce. Serve hot, topped with sauce.
Cook’s Note:
Use blueberry juice if you can't find blackberry juice, and frozen blackberries if fresh are out of season.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 203 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat9g | 12% |
Saturated Fat3g | 15% |
Cholesterol39mg | 13% |
Sodium347mg | 15% |
Total Carbohydrate10g | 3% |
Dietary Fiber3g | 10% |
Total Sugars4g | |
Protein16g | |
Vitamin C12mg | 60% |
Calcium44mg | 3% |
Iron2mg | 9% |
Potassium405mg | 9% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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