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Pork Chops in Balsamic Cherry Sauce

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This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Bottled balsamic vinaigrette is a super base for this sauce. Round out the menu with packaged noodles au gratin and steamed baby carrots. Then offer chocolate layer cake from the bakery for dessert.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2; can be doubled

Ingredients

2 5-ounce boneless pork chops (each about 1 inch thick)
1/3 cup bottled balsamic vinaigrette
1 tablespoon butter
1 large shallot, thinly sliced
1/3 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
1/4 cup dried Bing (sweet) or tart cherries (about 1 1/2 ounces)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place pork and vinaigrette in pie dish; turn to coat. Let stand 10 minutes.

    Step 2

    Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Using tongs, lift pork from marinade; shake off excess. Transfer pork to skillet, reserving marinade in dish. Sprinkle pork with pepper. Sauté until brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer pork to plate. Add shallot to skillet; stir until softened, about 1 minute. Add broth, cherries and reserved marinade; bring to boil, scraping up browned bits. Return pork to skillet. Simmer until pork is cooked through, cherries are tender and sauce is slightly reduced, about 2 minutes per side. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer pork to plates; top with sauce.

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