Pork Chops Merlot Recipes

GRILLED BERKSHIRE PORK CHOP WITH MERLOT SAUCE

Steps:

• To cook the sweet potatoes: Place them in a medium saucepot and cover with water. Bring the water to a simmer over medium heat. Cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain the potatoes and place them into a food processor. Add the butter and maple syrup and process until smooth and creamy. (The sweet potatoes can also be mashed by hand.) Transfer to a bowl and keep warm or cool and reheat.
• To make the sauce: Combine the broth and wine in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat then reduce by one third. Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk the cornstarch with 1/4 cup water until smooth. Whisk the cornstarch mixture into the simmering sauce. Continue whisking until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper and keep warm over low heat.
• To cook the pork: Heat a cast iron skillet or grill pan over high heat. Season the pork with salt and pepper. Brush the chops with oil then cook until barely pink at the center, about 4 minutes per side. Allow the pork to rest for 5 minutes.
• Arrange sweet potatoes and pork chops on 2 plates. Spoon sauce around the chops and serve.

PORK CHOPS MERLOT

Steps:

• In skillet, heat oil and butter; add pork chops browning well on both sides.
• Add vinegar, rosemary, and pepper.
• reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes.
• Remove pork; keep warm.
• Add wine to pan; heat until sauce is syrupy, about 5 minutes.
• Spoon sauce over pork chops when serving.