SAGE AND BALSAMIC PORK CHOPS

Sage and Balsamic Pork Chops image

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
5 fresh sage leaves, chopped
1/4 cup fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped
1 large garlic clove, minced
salt
fresh ground black pepper
4 pork loin chops
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
freshly grated nutmeg
3/4 cup quick-cooking polenta
1/2 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, plus more
parmigiano-reggiano cheese, for garnish
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°.
Preheat a large oven-proof skillet over med-high heat with 2 tablespoons oil.
In a shallow dish, combine the vinegar, sage, parsley, garlic, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, salt, and pepper.
Coat the pork chops and then place them in the skillet; sear the meat on both sides to caramelize, about 2 minutes on each side.
Transfer the skillet to the oven to finish off, about 8 minutes.
While the chops are cooking, in a saucepan, combine the chicken stock, milk, and pumpkin; season with about 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
Place over high heat and bring to a simmer.
Whisk in the polenta and stir until it begins to mass together; add in grated cheese and butter, stirring to combine.
If polenta is too thick, you can always add more warm chicken stock or milk.
Serve the polenta alongside the pork chops.
Garnish polenta with extra grated/shaved cheese.