Date Night Pork Chops
By
Tam D
@methodmaven
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This recipe is a teeny bit fussy, but it's surprising and wonderful. My husband raved over it, and it became one of his favorite meals. I hope you like it :)
Blue Ribbon Recipe
I will definitely be serving this on my next date night! The pork chops are so tender and I loved the sauce. The dill is a nice flavor addition. This really is an easy to prepare recipe that is guaranteed to impress!
Ingredients
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1 Tbspolive oil
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4pork chops (about 3 lbs.)
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1onion, chopped
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1 cwater
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1chicken bouillon cube
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1 tspsalt
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3/4 tspdried dill weed
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1/4 tsppepper
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1 Tbspcornstarch
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1 cplain yogurt
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1 pkgegg noodles*
How to Make Date Night Pork Chops
- Chop onion.
Trim any excess fat from the pork chops.
Start a pot of water boiling for the noodles. - In a heavy 12" skillet heat oil over med-high heat. Add chops, and brown about 4 minutes on each side.
- Remove the chops. Set aside. Discard extra fat from the skillet.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add onion to the skillet, and cook about 3 minutes, stirring often until tender.
- Stir the water, bouillon, salt, dill and pepper into the skillet, scraping up the brown bits.
- Return the chops to the skillet and bring the broth to a boil. Cover. Reduce heat, and simmer 35 minutes.
- Remove the chops from the broth to a cutting board.
Pour the broth into a heat-safe 2 cup measuring cup, skim the fat from the top. - Cut the medallions of pork off the bone. Set aside, covered to keep warm.
- Start the noodles cooking, following package instructions.
- Return the broth to the skillet, and bring to a boil.
Mix the cornstarch with one tablespoon of water, then stir the mixture into the yogurt. - Reduce the heat under the skillet, and stir the yogurt mixture into the boiling broth. Heat the sauce until slightly thickened, but do NOT boil.
- Add the pork medallions to the sauce and heat together a few moments.
Drain the noodles.
Serve over hot noodles. - NOTES: I like to use white pepper in a white sauce, but either is fine.
I save the chop bones in a bag in the freezer for soup (or some other use) later.
I haven't tried this recipe yet with Greek yogurt, but I can only imagine it would be even better than the traditional kind.
*This recipe is easily made gluten free by substituting gluten-free pasta for the egg noodles. I only use Tinkyada brand, and I think the brown rice fusilli works best with this recipe, although the penne would be an acceptable alternative.
About Date Night Pork Chops
Course/Dish: Pork
Main Ingredient: Pork
Regional Style: American
Dietary Needs: Gluten-Free
Recipe For: The Best Pork Chop
