Pork au Poivre for 2

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Pork chops get a face-lift with a simple, spicy peppercorn crust.

  • 2
  • 30 mins

Ingredients

  • COAT:
  • 2 boneless pork loin chops (6–8 oz. each), seasoned with salt
  • 1/4 cup peppercorn mélange, crushed
  • HEAT:
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • DEGLAZE:
  • 1/3 cup brandy
  • ADD:
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp. white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
  • 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cubed

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°.

Coat both sides of pork chops with peppercorns.

Heat oil in a sauté pan over medium-high until it shimmers. Add pork chops and sauté until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer pan to oven and roast pork until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 145°, 7–10 minutes. Transfer pork chops to a plate; tent with foil.

Deglaze pan with brandy, scraping up any brown bits; cook over medium-high heat until liquid nearly evaporates, 2 minutes. Add broth, vinegar, and thyme to pan and reduce, 4 minutes more. Off heat, whisk in butter, 1 cube at a time, adding more only when the butter melts.
Serve sauce over pork.

Per serving: 593 cal; 44g total fat (17g sat); 155mg chol;
187mg sodium; 0g carb; 0g fiber; 44g protein