PORK CHOPS WITH CLAMS

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Provided by Craig Claiborne

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

24 littleneck clams (the smaller the better)
4 rib pork chops well trimmed, each about 1 inch thick and with ribs scraped, French style
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon peanut, corn or vegetable oil
4 teaspoons olive oil
4 bay leaves
1/2 cup thinly sliced garlic
1 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 cup dry white wine
2/3 cup clam juice from the opened clams
1 cup pork stock or fresh or canned chicken broth
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or half the amount dried
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • The clams should be opened but leave each partly attached to its bottom shell. Reserve all juices and discard the top shells. Set the clams on the half-shell aside.
  • Sprinkle the chops on both sides with salt and a generous grinding of black pepper.
  • Heat the peanut oil in a heavy skillet, preferably of black iron, and when it is quite hot add the chops. Brown well on one side, about 5 minutes. Turn the chops and brown well on the second side, about 5 minutes. Transfer chops to a serving platter and keep warm.
  • In a separate heavy skillet, add the olive oil and the bay leaves. Cook until the leaves are browned. Remove and discard them.
  • Add the garlic slices and the onions. Cook, stirring, until browned and almost the color of caramel. Add the wine and clam juice and cook about 3 minutes. Add the pork stock and cook 10 minutes.
  • Add the clams on the half-shell and cook as briefly as possible, just to heat through. Do not cook more than a few seconds or clams will toughen. Remove them and arrange around chops.
  • Add the thyme and parsley to the sauce and spoon it over the chops and clams.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 572, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 59 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 1141 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Yeasmin Chand
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook pork chops, and this recipe did not disappoint. The pork chops were tender and juicy, and the clams added a nice briny flavor.


Angela Esiron
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This recipe was a bit challenging to make, but it was worth the effort. The pork chops and clams were cooked perfectly.


Ak Raj
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I'm not a big fan of pork chops, but I loved this recipe. The clams really made the dish.


shafqat ullah (Mehar BaBa)
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This recipe is a great starting point, but I would recommend making some changes to suit your own taste.


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I would not recommend this recipe. It was a waste of time and money.


Imran Hashmi
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This dish was a disaster! The pork chops were overcooked and the clams were rubbery.


Frankie Vanity
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think it could use some more seasoning.


GOKUL Pyakurel
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste, but overall it was good.


Jase Sparks
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I made this dish for my friends and they loved it. It's a great recipe for a special occasion.


Apple Death
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Mr Mido hosni
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I highly recommend this recipe. The pork chops are tender and juicy, and the clams add a nice touch of seafood.


Lex Moreno
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Boture Mohammad
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I love this recipe! The pork chops are always cooked perfectly, and the clams add a nice briny flavor.


Noor
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I wasn't sure about this recipe at first, but I'm glad I tried it. The pork chops and clams were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious.


Cabdirsaaq Shuceyb
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This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The pork chops were tender and the clams were perfectly cooked.


Wariskhan Wariskhanlala
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The pork chops are always juicy and flavorful, and the clams add a nice touch of seafood.


Adiva Haque
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The pork chops were cooked perfectly, and the clams were tender and flavorful.


Abby F.
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The pork chops were tender and juicy, and the clams added a nice briny flavor.


Mubashir Fiaz jutt1005
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The combination of pork chops and clams was perfect, and the sauce was out of this world.


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