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.

Riya Ruhy
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The cider gravy was the star of the show. It was so flavorful and really made the dish.


Carlena Young
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The pork chops were tender and juicy, and the dressing was flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this again.


Allison Charles
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Meh.


Rayray Long
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This was a great recipe! The pork chops were juicy and flavorful, and the dressing was moist and savory. I will definitely be making this again.


Khalil Ahamad
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pork chops turned out tough. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


abdu Yasin
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Delicious!


Samuel Njoroge
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This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less salt next time.


Adesola Wasilat
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I made this for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the dressing was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Susan Akinyi
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Amazing! This recipe is now in my regular rotation. So flavorful and easy to make.


Joshua Lucas
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The pork chops were a bit dry, but the dressing and gravy were delicious. I think I would try brining the pork chops next time to help keep them moist.


Fipe Foliaki
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The pork chops were tender and juicy, the cornbread dressing was flavorful, and the cider gravy was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.