Description
Blackberry pork chops blend sweet and savory flavors that dance perfectly on your dinner plate. Juicy pork gets a tangy twist with ripe blackberry sauce, creating a mouthwatering meal that feels like a delicious culinary adventure.
Ingredients
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Protein:
- 4 pork chops
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons minced onion
- ½ cup zinfandel or medium-dry red wine
- 4 cups fresh blackberries
- ¼ cup chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Mix 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Thoroughly coat your 4 pork chops with this spice blend. Let them absorb the flavors at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté 2 tablespoons minced onion until translucent, about 2 minutes.
- Pour ½ cup zinfandel into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Add 2 cups blackberries, ¼ cup chicken stock, and 2 tablespoons sugar. Simmer the sauce for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the blackberry sauce from heat. Mash ½ of the berries to thicken the sauce. Set aside and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, cook your marinated pork chops at 375°F for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Remove pork chops from skillet. Let them rest for 3 minutes to retain juices.
- Stir 2 tablespoons unsalted butter into the warm blackberry sauce until melted and glossy.
- Plate your pork chops and generously spoon the remaining fresh blackberries and sauce over the top.
Notes
- Marinate your pork chops at room temperature to help them cook more evenly and absorb more flavor.
- Use fresh blackberries when possible for the brightest, most vibrant sauce, but frozen berries work well in a pinch.
- For a low-carb version, replace sugar with a sugar-free sweetener like stevia or monk fruit to maintain the sauce’s balance.
- If cooking for someone with a wine sensitivity, substitute the zinfandel with extra chicken stock or grape juice for depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes (approximate)
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg