SKILLET PORK CHOPS WITH BLISTERED GRAPES

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Pork chops make a great weeknight dinner, and this dish is no exception. It looks and feels special, but comes together in about 20 minutes with very minimal prep. Selecting bone-in pork chops is beneficial beyond appearance: The bones protect the meat to keep it moist. However, you could also use boneless chops or even chicken breasts, if you'd prefer; just be sure to reduce the cooking time accordingly.

Provided by Samantha Seneviratne

Categories     dinner, snack, weeknight, meat, one pot, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 bone-in, 1-inch-thick pork chops (about 3/4 pound each)
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 1/2 cups small, seedless red grapes
1 shallot, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 cup dry white wine
2/3 cup chicken stock
2 teaspoons grainy mustard
1 tablespoon heavy cream or unsalted butter

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over high. Pat the chops dry with paper towels, and season well with salt and pepper. Cook the chops until just cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
  • Add the grapes to the skillet, and sauté until brown in spots, about 2 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to the plate. Reduce the heat to medium-high. Add the shallot and garlic, and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in the flour and thyme, and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the white wine and cook, stirring, until mostly evaporated, about 1 minute. Add the chicken stock and mustard, and cook, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the chops, grapes and any accumulated juices back into the skillet, and cook just until everything is warmed through, about 3 minutes.

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