KALE-SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS

Kale-Smothered Pork Chops image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Time 1h15m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
2 medium onions, peeled and chopped
6 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
4 heads kale, stemmed and coarsely chopped (about 8 cups)
4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
2 1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds, crushed
3 teaspoons kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
4 pork chops, 3/4 inch thick

Steps:

Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a large skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium heat. Add the onions and cook for 5 minutes. Add the carrots and cook for 5 minutes longer. Mix in the kale, 2 cloves of garlic, 2 teaspoons of caraway seeds, 2 teaspoons of salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the chicken broth, cover and simmer on medium-low heat for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, season the pork chops on both sides with the remaining garlic, caraway seeds, salt and pepper. Heat the remaining olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the pork chops and sear until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Place the pork chops on top of the kale mixture. Cover and cook for 20 minutes. Divide the pork chops among 4 plates and spoon the kale mixture over them. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 382, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 30 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 984 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams