Pork Chops with White Wine and Capers
Pork chops are perfect for a quick, weeknight meal. They are an excellent source of lean protein.White wine, capers, butter, and thyme elevate the dish by providing a rich, briny sauce. Pair this dish with roasted potatoes and broccoli for a hearty Fall dinner.
Makes: 4 servings
Time to cook: 15 minutes
Ingredients
· 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
· 4 (4 ounce) boneless center-cut pork chops
· ½ teaspoon dried thyme, divided
· ½ teaspoon salt
· ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
· ¼ cup dry white wine
· ¾ cup unsalted chicken broth
· 1 ½ tablespoons drained capers
· 1 tablespoon water
· 2 teaspoons cornstarch
· 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Cooking Instructions
1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.Sprinkle pork chops with 1/4 teaspoon thyme, salt and pepper. Arrange in a single layer in the skillet; cook until golden brown on the bottom, about 3minutes. Flip and cook until lightly browned on the other side, about 1 minute. Transfer to a plate (the pork will not be fully cooked). Do not wipe out the pan.
2. Reduce heat to medium. Add wine; cook until reduced by half, about 1 minute. Stir in broth, capers and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon thyme; bring to a boil. Return the pork chops to the pan; cook, undisturbed, until the sauce has reduced slightly and a thermometer inserted into the thickest portion registers 145°F, 3 to 5 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, whisk water and cornstarch together in a small bowl.
4. Transfer the pork chops to a clean plate. Drizzle the cornstarch mixture into the pan sauce, whisking constantly. Cook, whisking, until thickened, about 20 seconds. Add butter; cook, whisking constantly, until the butter is melted into the sauce, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Serve the sauce over the pork chops.
Nutrition per serving
266 calories; 29 grams protein; 14 grams fat; 6 grams saturated fat; 4 grams monounsaturated fat; 4 grams polyunsaturated fat; 2 grams carbohydrates; 472milligrams sodium; 285 milligrams potassium.
Recipe by Julia Levy, www.eatingwell.com
