PORK CHOPS WITH PECAN CORN BREAD DRESSING AND CIDER GRAVY

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Categories     Nut     Pork     Sauté     Pork Chop     Pecan     Fall     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 1/2 cups coarsely crumbled (1/2-inch pieces) corn bread
1 celery rib, coarsely chopped
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 lb fresh shiitakes, stems discarded and caps coarsely chopped
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup pecans (4 oz), coarsely chopped and toasted
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh sage
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
6 (1-inch-thick) rib pork chops
2/3 cup unfiltered apple cider
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 3 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Lightly toast corn bread in a shallow baking pan in middle of oven until dry and pale golden, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven.
  • Increase oven temperature to 375°F.
  • Sauté celery, onion, and bell pepper in butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until softened and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in shiitakes and sauté, stirring, until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add 1 cup broth and deglaze skillet by boiling, stirring and scraping up brown bits. Add corn bread, pecans, sage, parsley, salt, and pepper and toss well, then transfer to a buttered 3-quart gratin dish or large baking pan.
  • Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in cleaned skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. While oil is heating, pat dry 3 pork chops and season with salt and pepper. Brown chops, turning once, about 6 minutes total, then arrange on corn bread. Brown remaining 3 chops in same manner, adding more oil if necessary. Reserve skillet.
  • Roast chops on corn bread in middle of oven until pork is just cooked through, 18 to 22 minutes. After pork has roasted 10 minutes, pour off fat from skillet and heat skillet over moderately high heat until hot. Add cider and deglaze skillet by boiling, stirring and scraping up brown bits, then add remaining cup broth. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to hot cider mixture. Bring sauce to a boil, whisking constantly, then boil, whisking, 1 minute and season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve chops and dressing with sauce on the side.

James Hills
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The pork chops are always juicy and flavorful, and the dressing is always moist and delicious. The gravy is the perfect finishing touch.


Akram Pardesi
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This was my first time making pork chops and they turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the pork chops were cooked perfectly. The dressing and gravy were also delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


somai Magar
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The pork chops are always cooked perfectly and the dressing is always moist and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!


eliud mwirigi
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Easy to make and oh so delicious! The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the dressing was moist and flavorful. The gravy was the perfect addition.


Nazakat Abbas
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Delicious! This recipe is a winner. The pork chops were juicy and tender, and the dressing was flavorful and moist. The gravy was the perfect finishing touch.


Abbagail Salamone
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The pork chops are always cooked perfectly and the dressing is amazing. The gravy is the perfect addition.


Alex Uzun
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The pork chops are always juicy and flavorful, and the dressing is always moist and delicious. The gravy is the perfect finishing touch.


Aedyn P
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This was my first time making pork chops and they turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the pork chops were cooked perfectly. The dressing and gravy were also delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Amjad Naeem
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The pork chops are always cooked perfectly and the dressing is always moist and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!


carla aird
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Easy to make and oh so delicious! The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the dressing was moist and flavorful. The gravy was the perfect addition.


Uhan thathsara
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Delicious! The pork chops were juicy and tender, and the dressing was flavorful and moist. The gravy was the perfect finishing touch.


Mehaki Fati Khan
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This recipe is a keeper! The pork chops were cooked to perfection and the dressing was amazing. The gravy was the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Kashan Kazmi
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pork chops are always juicy and flavorful, and the dressing is always moist and delicious. The gravy is the perfect finishing touch.


blessedveteran
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This was my first time making pork chops and they turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the pork chops were cooked perfectly. The dressing and gravy were also delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Terry Smith
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. The pork chops are always cooked perfectly and the dressing is always moist and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Asifur Rahaman
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This dish was a hit with my family! The pork chops were juicy and tender, and the pecan cornbread dressing was flavorful and moist. The cider gravy was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely make this again!