Mushroom Hunters Pork Chops

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 6 New York (top loin) pork chops, 3/4 inch thick
• 4 teaspoons olive oil
• Salt
• Black pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 ounces wild mushrooms (Morel, Chanterelle or Portobello), chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
• 1/2 cup dry red wine
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/3 cup cold water
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

1. In a large skillet heat 1 teaspoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chops with salt, pepper and flour. Brown chops for 2 to 3 minutes on each side in hot oil; remove from pan.
2. Heat remaining oil in skillet, add mushrooms and garlic, cook over medium heat until mushrooms have given up their water, cook and stir until skillet is almost dry. Stir in broth, wine, thyme and tomato paste. Bring to boiling.
3. Return chops to skillet; cover tightly; cook over low heat for 5 to 6 minutes,until internal temperature on a thermometer reads 145 degrees F, followed by a 3 minute rest time.
4. Remove chops to a serving platter; keep warm.
5. In a small dish stir together water and cornstarch, add to skillet. Cook, stirring, over medium heat, until sauce thickens.
6. Serve sauce over chops.

Notes

Wine suggestion: Serve with a hearty red wine — a Cabernet Sauvignon or Pinot Noir.

Nutrition

Per serving: Calories: 300 calories Protein: 27 grams Fat: 9 grams Sodium: 850 milligrams Cholesterol: 50 milligrams Saturated Fat: 2 grams Carbohydrates: 21 grams

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: National Pork Board