Pork Chops with Sherry Vinegar Sauce
- 4 (1 1/2-inch thick) center cut pork chops
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, plus 1 tablespoon
- 7 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons sherry
- 1 cup brown veal stock
- 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons peeled, seeded, and chopped tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon minced chives
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and season on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Place a heavy saute pan over high heat.
- When the pan is hot, add the oil and 1 tablespoon butter to the pan and swirl to coat the pan evenly.
- Add the pork chop to the pan and sear for 2 to 3 minutes on the first side.
- The chops will turn golden brown as the natural sugars in the pork caramelize and create a nice crust.
- Turn the chops and sear on the second side for 1 minute.
- Transfer to the oven and cook to desired doneness.
- It should take about 10 to 12 minutes in the oven for the pork to be just cooked through and juicy.
- Remove the pork from the oven and place the pork chops on a plate to rest while you make the sauce.
- Loosely cover with foil.
- Remove the excess fat from the pan and return the pan to the burner.
- Turn the heat to medium high.
- Carefully deglaze the pan with the sherry vinegar and sherry and scrape up the brown bits on the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.
- Add the veal stock and barbecue sauce and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to a simmer and reduce until slightly thickened, about 4 minutes.
- Whisk in the Dijon mustard and the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and whisk to combine.
- Garnish with chopped tomatoes and minced chives.
- Serve the pork with the sauce.
center, salt, peanut oil, unsalted butter, sherry wine vinegar, sherry, brown veal stock, barbecue sauce, mustard, tomatoes, chives
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/pork-chops-with-sherry-vinegar-sauce-recipe.html (may not work)