Pork Chops With Leeks In Mustard Sauce

• 4 bone-in heritage pork rib chops (1 1/2 to 2 inches thick)
• 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 bacon, slices coarsely chopped
• olive oil (optional)
• 4 cups thinly sliced leeks (white and pale green parts only, about 3 large)
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup brandy
• 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons finely ichopped fresh sage
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1/3 cup creme fraiche or 1/3 cup sour cream

1. Pat chops dry with paper towels. Mix 2 teaspoons coarse salt, thyme, rosemary, and 1 teaspoon pepper in small bowl. Sprinkle seasoning mixture on both sides of chops. Let stand at room temperature 1 to 2 hours or wrap and chill up to 1 day.
2. Heat heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add bacon and saute until crisp and lightly browned. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to small bowl. Increase heat to medium-high. Add chops to skillet. Sear until brown, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer chops to small baking sheet.
3. Pour off all but 3 tablespoons drippings from skillet (or add olive oil to make 3 tablespoons). Add leeks and saute until soft, about 7 minutes. Add garlic and stir 1 minute. Add brandy, then broth and bring to boil, scraping up browned bits. Return bacon to skillet; add sage and stir to blend.
4. Nestle chops in leeks in skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; simmer 3 minutes. Turn chops over. Cover; simmer until thermometer inserted into thickest part of chops registers 140u0b0F to 145u0b0F, about 3 minutes longer. Transfer chops to platter. Tent loosely with foil to keep warm.
5. Spoon off any fat from cooking liquid in skillet. Boil until all liquid evaporates, about 3 minutes. Whisk in mustard, then creme fraiche; do not boil. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon over chops.

pork, coarse kosher salt, thyme, fresh rosemary, fresh ground black pepper, bacon, olive oil, leeks, garlic, brandy, chicken broth, sage, mustard, creme fraiche

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pork-chops-with-leeks-in-mustard-sauce-383858 (may not work)