Pork Chops With Blackberry Port Sauce
By: Scott Koeneman
Published: Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 5:49am

Ingredients




Blackberry

4 ounces boneless pork loin chops
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 mediums shallots, minced
2 teaspoons dried thyme
3/4 cup sweet port wine
3/4 cup blackberry or blueberry juice
3/4 cup chicken broth
3 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons water
2 cups fresh or thawed frozen blackberries

Preparation

1 Season chops with salt and pepper. 2 Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add chops and cook 2 to 3 minutes a side. Remove and set aside. 3 Add remaining teaspoon to skillet, add shallots and thyme and saute for about a minute, add port, juice, broth and vinegar. Bring to a boil. Be sure to scrape crisp bits from the bottom of the skillet. Cook, stirring regularly, for about 5 minutes. It should reduce by about 1/3. 4 Mix cornstarch and water and add to the sauce. Stir and cook until thickened. Reduce heat to low and add blackberries. Simmer until berries are warmed through. 5 Return chops to the skillet and turn to coat. Serve immediately.

About


The blackberries and the port work very well with the chops, complimenting without overpowering. I will be making it again. I served it with some steamed mixed vegetables and a baked potato, making the chop and the sauce the star of the show. At 266 calories, with 5 grams of fat and 4 grams of fiber, you can take in the show without any guilt.

Comments:
Colleen Grove

Ooooh this looks yummy....I will have to try it. Thanx.
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