ROASTED PORK CHOPS WITH SERRANO HAM VINAIGRETTE

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Provided by Thomas Keller

Categories     Pork     Roast     Sauté     Dinner     Vinegar     Bacon     Ham     Pork Chop     Fall     Prosciutto     Thyme     Bon Appétit     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Vinaigrette
6 bacon slices
1 2/3 cups low-salt chicken broth
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large shallot, finely chopped
1/3 cup chopped smoked ham
5 1/2 tablespoons (packed) golden brown sugar
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
Pork chops
6 3/4- to 1-inch-thick pork rib chops
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 large fresh thyme sprigs
1/4 cup finely chopped Serrano ham or prosciutto (about 2 ounces)
1 1/2 tablespoons butter, melted
Fleur de sel (French sea salt; optional)
Yukon Gold Potato and Fuji Apple Gratins

Steps:

  • For vinaigrette:
  • Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until fat is rendered, about 6 minutes. Remove bacon and reserve for another use. Transfer 1/3 cup bacon drippings to measuring cup (add vegetable oil to measure 1/3 cup if necessary).
  • Boil broth in heavy small saucepan until reduced to 1 cup, about 10 minutes. Set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add shallot; sauté until tender, about 3 minutes. Add chopped ham, then brown sugar and vinegar. Increase heat to medium; stir until mixture is syrupy, about 2 minutes. Add reduced broth; boil until slightly reduced, about 3 minutes. Pour through strainer into same small saucepan; discard solids in strainer. Set vinaigrette aside.
  • For pork chops:
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Working in batches, add pork chops to skillet; cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to roasting pan large enough to hold chops in single layer. Add thyme sprigs to pan; place in oven and roast until instant-read thermometer inserted into chops registers 150°F, about 8 minutes. Remove from oven; let stand while finishing vinaigrette.
  • Rewarm vinaigrette over medium heat. Whisk in bacon drippings and Serrano ham. Season with salt and pepper. Place 1 pork chop on each of 6 plates. Drizzle with melted butter. Sprinkle with fleur de sel, if desired. Spoon vinaigrette over. Serve with potato gratins.

Hisham Khan
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. The pork chops are cooked perfectly and the vinaigrette is the perfect finishing touch.


Funmi Deborah
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This recipe is a keeper! The pork chops are juicy and flavorful, and the vinaigrette is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Junior Bynumy
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! The pork chops were a hit with everyone, and the vinaigrette was the perfect finishing touch.


EliteConwayGamer
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The pork chops are elegant and delicious, and the vinaigrette is the perfect finishing touch.


Michael Gass
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit with my family. The pork chops are always juicy and flavorful, and the vinaigrette is the perfect finishing touch.


Ugboaja ngozi Viola
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious. The pork chops are juicy and flavorful, and the vinaigrette is the perfect finishing touch.


DouglasJ Holste
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. The pork chops are cooked perfectly and the vinaigrette is the perfect finishing touch.


Oscar Swift
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This recipe is a keeper! The pork chops are juicy and flavorful, and the vinaigrette is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Al21hasan Shakib
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! The pork chops were a hit with everyone, and the vinaigrette was the perfect finishing touch.


Dibash Bhusal
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The pork chops are elegant and delicious, and the vinaigrette is the perfect finishing touch.


jerry sjomeling
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit with my family. The pork chops are always juicy and flavorful, and the vinaigrette is the perfect finishing touch.


Haddad Ali
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of pork chops, but I'm glad I did! The chops were cooked perfectly and the vinaigrette was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Savannah Cecala
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the vinaigrette was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Skk mamun Khan
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious. The pork chops are juicy and flavorful, and the vinaigrette is the perfect finishing touch.


Kyle Potter
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook pork chops, and this recipe did not disappoint. The ham and vinaigrette gave the chops a unique and delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Victoria
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The pork chops were juicy and flavorful, and the vinaigrette was light and tangy. I will definitely be making this again!


Jerone Hemmings
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! The pork chops were tender and flavorful, and the vinaigrette was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Ali sayal
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This was a great recipe! The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the vinaigrette was delicious. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a hit with my family.


Abah Gabriel
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I loved the combination of sweet and savory in this dish. The pork chops were juicy and flavorful, and the vinaigrette added a nice brightness. I will definitely be making this again!


May Rabbi Hossain
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These pork chops were amazing! The flavors of the ham and vinaigrette complemented each other perfectly, and the pork was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again.