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                BRAISED PORK CHOPS WITH SOUR CREAM SAUCE

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : French                           Pork
               Sauces

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2       lb           4 center-cut loin chops
  1       tb           Corn oil
    1/4   c            Carrots, chopped
    1/4   c            Celery, chopped
    1/2   c            Onions, chopped
  1       tb           Garlic, minced
    1/4   ts           Thyme
  1                    Bay leaf
  3                    Sprigs of fresh parsley
    1/4   c            Dry white wine
    3/4   c            Chicken broth
  2       tb           Tomato paste
  1       t            Dijon mustard
    1/2   c            Sour cream
    1/4   c            Capers, drained

 1. Heat the oil in a large skillet large enough to
 hold the chops in one layer. Add the chops and cook
 until golden brown on both sides, about 5 min. 2.
 Scatter the carrots, celery, onion, garlic, thyme,
 bayleaf and parsley around the chops. Cover and cook
 10 min. 3. Blend the wine, chicken broth and tomato
 paste and add to the skillet. Cover closely and cook
 about 25 min. longer, turning the chops once. 4.
 Remove the chops and keep hot. Add the mustard and
 sour cream to the skillet and stir. Bring just to a
 boil, but do not boil or the sour cream will curdle.
 Put the sauce through a fine sieve, pressing down with
 a wooden spoon to extract the liquid flavorings from
 the vegetables. 5. Pour the sauce into a saucepan and
 add the capers. Reheat gently without boiling. 6.
 Spoon the sauce over the chops.

 This is great when you have guest over.

 This dish : Cotes de porc Esterhazy



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