Pork Chops with Onion-Grape Sauce and Kale
October 2009
Red or green, grapes were made for much more than snacking. Look no further than this recipe.
Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 35 mins
- 2 1/2tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/4pounds kale, stems and ribs discarded and leaves chopped
- 1 1/2cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2cups green grapes, chopped
- 3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
- Salt and pepper
- 4 1-inch-thick pork chops
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2cup white wine
- 1 tablespoon grainy mustard
- In a large, deep skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the kale and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes. Add 1 cup chicken broth and bring to a simmer, then cover and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Bring to a boil and cook, uncovered, until most of the liquid has evaporated. Stir in 3/4 cup grapes and the pine nuts; season with salt and pepper. Cover loosely to keep warm.
- In another large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper, add to the skillet and cook, turning once, for about 8 minutes for medium. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
- In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the wine, scraping up any browned bits, and cook until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Stir in the mustard and remaining 1/2 cup chicken broth; bring to a simmer. Add the remaining 3/4 cup grapes and cook for 3 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Serve over the pork chops with the kale.
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PAIR WITH:
- Trimbach Muscat Reserve 2007 (France)
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How-to/Grapes:
- Choose grapes that are smooth, plump and firmly attached to the stem.
- Refrigerate grapes for up to a week.
- Rinse grapes under water and pat dry.