* Exported from MasterCook *
Pork Chops Calvados
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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Ham/Pork Liquor
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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6 1"thick loin pork chops
-well trimmed
1/4 c Unsalted butter
1/4 t Salt
1/4 t Ground pepper
2 1/2 c Gruyere cheese,finely grated
2 T Dijon mustard
1/2 c Heavy cream, divided
1/4 c Plus 2T. Calvados brandy
Or any apple flavored brandy
2 T Chopped fresh parsley
Saute pork chops until browned in melted butter in an oven proof
skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle chops with salt and pepper; cover
and bake in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes.
Combine cheese, Dijon mustard and 4 Tbl. of heavy cream; spread
mixture evenly over pork chops. Broil 5-6" from heat, remove from
oven immediately when cheese is lightly browned. Remove pork chops
from skillet to a serving platter (keep warm), reserving all
drippings in skillet.
Add Calados brandy to dripping in skillet; cook over fairly high
heat, deglazing skillet by scraping particles that cling to the
bottom. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add remaining heavy cream and
continue cooking, while stirring constantly until slightly
thickened.
Pour sauce over pork chops and sprinkle with paprika and parsley.
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