braised pork chops in cream thyme sauce
These tender pork chops are braised in milk, which is the base for the creamy sauce,no cream needed. Adapted from Martha Stewart. Posted for CQ '17.
prep time
5 Min
cook time
1 Hr
method
Stove Top
yield
4-5 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, light
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless pork chops
- 2 cups whole milk
- 5 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon salt and pepper, to taste
How To Make braised pork chops in cream thyme sauce
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Step 1Heat a large skillet (12 inch) over medium heat. Add olive oil. season porck chops with salt and pepper. Working in batches, add pork chops to skillet, without crowding. Brown on both sides, about 2 or 3 minutes per side. Transfer browned chops to a plate and set aside.
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Step 2Carefully skim off fat from juices in skillet, and return to medium heat. Place porck chops and any juices back in skillet and add milk and thyme sprigs. Bring to a boil, and cover. Reduce heat to lowest. Turn chops once, and cook until meat is well-cooked and tender, about 40 minutes.
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Step 3Transfer pork chops to a serving platter, cover to keep warm. Keep skillet over medium heat, and bring liquid to a boil. In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch and water. Using a whisk, add dissolved cornstarch to liquid in pan, simmer for a minute. Taste, and add salt and pepper, if needed. Transfer sauce to blender and pour over reserved pork chops. Sprinkle thyme leaves before serving. Serve warm.
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Category:
Pork
Ingredient:
Pork
Diet:
Gluten-Free
Diet:
Wheat Free
Diet:
Soy Free
Diet:
Low Carb
Culture:
German
Method:
Stove Top
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