Braised Green Beans Potatoes and Pork Chops

Submitted by Potagekempcc

"Green Beans,Youkon Gold Potatoes and Pork Chops are brasied in Ham Stock to enhance flavor into the Green Beans."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 18
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 (8 ounce) center-cut pork chops
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (Split)
• 2 teaspoons fine sea salt
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 2 fresh garlic cloves (Minced)
• 1 cup red onion (Medium Diced)
• 1⁄4 cup white zinfandel wine
• 8 cups ham stock
• 1 lb fresh green beans (Blue Lake, Trimmed)
• 2 lbs yukon gold potatoes (Medium Diced)
• 2 fresh bay leaves
• 4 black peppercorns
• 4 juniper berries
• 4 sprigs fresh marjoram
• 4 fresh thyme sprigs
• 4 parsley sprigs
• 4 sage sprigs (Purple Sage)
• 1⁄4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley (Chopped)

directions

1. Rub chops with 2-tablespoons olive oil. Season with 1-teaspoon salt, 1-teaspoon black pepper and rub garlic over both sides.
2. Place pork chops in a braising pan and sear both sides 1-2 minutes or until browned. Do not over crowd the pan. Remove chops and place on a plate.
3. Add onion and saute' for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add Zinfandel wine and reduce by one-half.
5. Add ham stock, pork chops, green beans and potatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Place bay leaves, peppercorns, juniper berries, fresh herbs in cheesecloth, tie-off with string and place Sachet in pan.
7. Bring to a full-boil, reduce to a simmer covered for 30-35 minutes, or until beans are tender.
8. Serve Brasied Green Beans in warm bowls.
9. Garnished with fresh chopped parsley.