Bone-In Pork Chops in Cherry Wine Sauce (30 Minutes)

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Imagine succulent pork chops, perfectly seared and cooked to perfection, swimming in a luscious sauce made with sweet cherries and rich red wine. The dish is a delicious blend of savory and sweet, with each bite leaving you craving more. The unique qualities of the cherry wine sauce elevate the humble pork chops into a restaurant-worthy meal that you can easily whip up in your own kitchen. Let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in pork chops, about 1 inch thick
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Start by seasoning the pork chops generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.
  2. In a large skillet or frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and sear for about 3-4 minutes per side until they develop a golden brown crust. Transfer the chops to a plate and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the red wine, scraping the bottom of the pan to deglaze and pick up all those flavorful brown bits.
  4. Add the chicken broth, balsamic vinegar, honey or brown sugar, and dried thyme to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 3 minutes until it slightly thickens.
  5. Stir in the fresh or frozen cherries and return the seared pork chops to the skillet. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the pork chops are cooked through and the cherries are soft and tender.
  6. Remove the pork chops and cherries from the skillet, and set them aside on a serving plate.
  7. Add unsalted butter to the cherry wine sauce in the skillet and whisk until it’s melted and well combined.
  8. Pour the cherry wine sauce over the pork chops and garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

For a quick weeknight dinner, you can use boneless pork chops instead, reducing the cooking time slightly. If fresh cherries are not available, frozen cherries work just as well and are a convenient alternative. To pair nicely with this meal, serve the pork chops with roasted vegetables or a side of creamy mashed potatoes. Enjoy!

*Please keep in mind that the following nutritional information is based on estimates and can vary depending on the specific brands and ingredients used.

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