Description
A delightful fusion of savory and sweet, where juicy pork chops meet the tartness of fresh blackberries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 4 pork chops (about 1-inch, bone-in or boneless loin pork chops)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons minced onion
- 1/2 cup zinfandel or medium-dry red wine
- 4 cups fresh blackberries, divided
- 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons sugar (more, if desired)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Marinate the pork chops with chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the blackberry sauce by sautéing minced onion in olive oil, deglazing with zinfandel, and adding blackberries, chicken stock, and sugar.
- Cook the marinated pork chops in a skillet until browned, then cover and cook on low heat until done.
- Serve the pork chops topped with the blackberry sauce and garnish as desired.
Notes
- Use fresh blackberries for the best flavor.
- Let the pork chops rest after cooking for juiciness.
- Adjust sweetness of the sauce to taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
- Pair with sides like mashed potatoes or salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g