Ingredients
- 4-6 (8-10 ounce) bone-in, center-cut pork chops, cut 3/4 inch thick
- Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 12 dried plums, pitted and halved (1/2 c, packed or 4 oz)
- 1/2 cup beef stock, or reduced-fat low-sodium beef broth
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
How to Make
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Step 1: Season chops with salt & pepper.
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Step 2: In a large skillet, heat the oil over high heat until shimmering.
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Step 3: Place the pork chops in the skillet land decrease the heat to medium, then cook on both sides until browned and the center of each chop registers 140ยบ on an instant-read thermometer, about 6-8 minutes.
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Step 4: Transfer the chops to a warm platter, cover with foil and keep warm.
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Step 5: To make the sauce, in the same skillet, saute the garlic over medium heat until fragrant 30-45 seconds.
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Step 6: Add the plums and stir to combine, then add the broth and thyme and stir to combine, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
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Step 7: Increase the heat to high and cook until the sauce is reduced by half, about 2 minutes; taste and adjust for seasoning.
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Step 8: To serve, pour the sauce over the chops and serve immediately.
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