Pork Chops with Cherry Sauce

Name: Pork Chops with Cherry Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 cup fresh or frozen pitted dark sweet cherries, halved; 1/3 cup ruby port wine; 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar; 1/8 teaspoon salt; PORK CHOPS:; 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, crushed; 3/4 teaspoon ground mustard; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 bone-in pork loin chops (7 ounces each); 2 teaspoons olive oil

Enjoy the rich flavor of this pork chop dish. The spice rub also works well on lamb or beef. —Kendra Doss, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Ingredients

1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup fresh or frozen pitted dark sweet cherries, halved
1/3 cup ruby port wine
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/8 teaspoon salt
PORK CHOPS:
1 teaspoon coriander seeds, crushed
3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 bone-in pork loin chops (7 ounces each)
2 teaspoons olive oil

Directions

In a small saucepan, saute shallot in oil until tender. Stir in the cherries, wine, vinegar and salt. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the coriander, mustard, salt and pepper; rub over chops. In a large skillet, cook chops in oil over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts

1 pork chop with 1/3 cup sauce: 356 calories, 16g fat (4g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 509mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 2g fiber), 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1 fruit.

Originally published as Pork Chops with Cherry Sauce in Healthy Cooking August/September 2011

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amfpv

Oct 16, 2011

For better results, put the rub on at least one hour before cooking.
FitnessLovingMom

Oct 13, 2011

These pork chops were soooooo good!!!! I loved them and my whole family loved them. The flavors and everything were great, on the chops. The sauce was not good, yuck! Will make it again w/o the sauce.
aljoemd

Jul 31, 2011

Excellent taste, plus quick & easy to prepare.