Ingredients
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6 (4 ounce) boneless pork loin chops
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper
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2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
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2 shallots, minced
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2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
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¾ cup sweet port wine
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¾ cup blackberry juice
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¾ cup chicken broth
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1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
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2 teaspoons cornstarch
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2 teaspoons water
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2 cups fresh blackberries
Directions
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Season the pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and pan fry the chops until they are lightly browned and no longer pink in the center, 2 to 3 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Set the chops aside.
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Heat 1 more teaspoon of olive oil in the skillet, and cook and stir the shallots and thyme until the shallots start to become translucent, about 1 minute. Pour in the port wine, blackberry juice, chicken broth, and balsamic vinegar. Bring the mixture to a boil, scraping off and dissolving any brown flavor bits from the skillet into the sauce. Cook until reduced by a third, about 5 minutes. Mix cornstarch and water into a paste, and stir into the sauce. Cook until thickened, stirring constantly, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to low, and stir in the blackberries. Simmer until berries are hot.
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Return the chops to the skillet, and turn to coat with sauce. Serve hot, topped with sauce.
Cook's Note:
Use blueberry juice if you can't find blackberry juice, and frozen blackberries if fresh are out of season.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
203 | Calories |
9g | Fat |
10g | Carbs |
16g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 203 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 9g | 12% |
Saturated Fat 3g | 15% |
Cholesterol 39mg | 13% |
Sodium 347mg | 15% |
Total Carbohydrate 10g | 3% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 10% |
Total Sugars 4g | |
Protein 16g | 31% |
Vitamin C 12mg | 13% |
Calcium 44mg | 3% |
Iron 2mg | 9% |
Potassium 405mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.