PORK CHOPS WITH TARRAGON

Pork Chops With Tarragon image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 lean, fat-free center-cut pork chops 1 inch thick, bones trimmed French style (see note), about 1 1/2 pounds
2 tablespoons flour
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
3 tablespoons oil (corn, peanut or vegetable)
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup dry white wine
3/4 cup fresh or canned chicken broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon leaves
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

Put the chops on a flat surface and pound them lightly with a flat mallet.
Blend the flour, salt and pepper, and coat the chops on both sides with the seasoned flour, patting to help it adhere. Shake off excess.
Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet. When it is quite hot add the chops and cook until nicely browned on one side, about 5 minutes. Turn the chops and cook until browned on the second side, about 5 minutes. Cook, turning occasionally, about 5 minutes longer. Transfer the chops to a warm platter.
Pour off the fat from the skillet and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until wilted.
Add the wine and cook, stirring, about 1 minute. Add the broth and tomato paste and cook, stirring, about 5 minutes. There should be about 3/4 cup of sauce. Add the tarragon and swirl in the butter. Put the chops in the sauce and stir them around until coated on all sides with the sauce. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 523, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 43 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 698 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams