Subj : 7/16 World Cherry Day - 5
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From : Dave Drum
Date : Mon Jul 15 2024 04:40 pm

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     Title: Pork Chops w/Cherry Pan Sauce
Categories: Pork, Herbs, Fruits, Wine
     Yield: 4 Servings

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     1 tb Oil
     4    Bone-in center-cut pork
          - chops; 3/4" thick/8 - 9
          - ounces each
 1 1/2 ts Salt
   1/2 ts Ground black pepper
   1/2 ts Garlic powder

MMMMM-------------------HERB-CHERRY PAN SAUCE------------------------
     2 c  Halved sweet cherries;
          - pitted; fresh or thawed
     1 ts Chopped fresh thyme leaves
          +=OR=+
   1/2 ts Dried thyme
       pn (big) salt
     1 c  Tawny Port wine *
     2 tb Unsalted butter

 SEASON THE PORK CHOPS: Sprinkle the pork chops on both
 sides with the salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

 Cook the pork chops: Heat the oil in a large skillet
 over medium to medium-high heat.

 Add the pork chops two at a time, so as to not crowd the
 pan, and cook until browned on the first side, 4 to 5
 minutes. Flip pork chops over and cook on other side for
 3 to 4 minutes more.

 Transfer to a tray or platter and cover with foil to
 keep warm. (You can also put them in a low oven if you
 wish.) Repeat with the remaining pork chops, adding more
 oil to the pan if dry.

 MAKE THE HERB-CHERRY PAN SAUCE: Add the cherries, thyme,
 and salt to the pan and cook so they start to release
 their juices and soften, scraping up the stuck-on bits
 on the bottom of the pan, 3 to 4 minutes.

 Add the Port and let simmer until reduced by about half,
 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in the butter until emulsified
 and the sauce is nice and glossy. Taste and adjust with
 more salt to taste.

 SERVE: Serve the pork chops with the sauce on the side
 for diners to spoon on their plates or over their chops.

 Enjoy!

 * I used a Ruby port because it's what I had on hand.
 Worked well, AFAICS - UDD

 Recipe by: Aaron Hutcherson

 RECIPE FROM: https://www.simplyrecipes.com

 Uncle Dirty Dave's Kitchen

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