Pork Chops With Caper, Vermouth, and Cream Sauce

FlemishMinx's Note:

Tender moist pork in a sauce that my husband and I love. Easy and elegant.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 4 pork loin chops , 1 inch thick
• salt and pepper , to taste
• 1⁄3; cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter , divided
• 1 large onion , thinly sliced
• ½ cup dry white vermouth
• ¼ cup water
• 1 chicken bouillon cube
• 2 tablespoons capers , in brine but drained
• 2 tablespoons cream
• 2 tablespoons parsley , chopped

Directions:

1. Pound the chops just a little, to about 3/4 in thick; season with salt and pepper, then dredge lightly in the flour.
2. Heat the oil and 1 TBS of the butter in a large skillet; sear the chops (about 2 minutes on each side), then remove to a plate.
3. Add the remaining butter to the skillet, and when it has melted, add the onions and cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add the vermouth and the water; reduce heat and simmer for about 4 minutes.
5. Stir in the crushed bouillon cube and the capers; return chops to the pan and pour in any accumulated juices.
6. Reduce heat again to a gentle but steady simmer; cover and cook for about 6 minutes.
7. Turn the chops and cook an additional 5 minutes, covered, then remove them to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
8. Increase heat and bring to a boil, cooking until the liquid is reduced by half (1-2 minutes).
9. Remove from heat and stir in the cream and any accumulated juices from the waiting chops; mix well.
10. Serve sauce over chops, with parsley sprinkled over all.

Reviews

[Lee_tah]

LOVE this! I used leftover pork roast and subtituted white wine for the vermouth. It was BEAUTIFUL. I added the wine first and let it reduce by 1/2 FIRST, then added the water. Other than that followed the recipe exactly. Served over rice with peas and carrots on the side. Thanks for posting this winner!

[Jewelies]

Excellent recipe, we absolutely loved this. The pork turns out extremely tender and picks up all the flavours. This goes into my favourites. Thanks for sharing.