Bring the flavors of fall
with these braised chops. Serve with rice pilaf and glazed carrots.
Braised Pork
Chops in Cider-Horseradish Cream Sauce
- 6 boneless pork chops,
3/4-inch thick
1 pound fresh baby carrots (3 cups)
Vegetable oil
1 cup apple cider OR apple juice
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup light cream OR half-and-half
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons prepared white horseradish
- In a covered saucepan
cook carrots in a small amount of boiling water about 12 minutes
or until crisp-tender; drain.
- Meanwhile, heat a large
skillet over medium-high heat. Brush chops lightly with a little
oil and brown on each side.
- Add apple cider, thyme,
salt and pepper to skillet; cover tightly and cook over low heat
for 5 to 6 minutes or until chops are just done.
- Arrange chops and carrots
on a serving platter; keep warm.
- Combine cream and cornstarch.
Stir cream mixture and horseradish into skillet. Cook over medium
heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens. Serve over
the chops and carrots.
Serves 6.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 219 calories
Protein 24 grams
Fat 8 grams
Sodium 203 milligrams
Cholesterol 72 milligrams
Recipe provided courtesy
of Pork: The Other White Meat.