Saturday, April 27, 2019

Pork Loin Chop with Mushroom Sauce


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Pork Loin Chop with Mushroom Sauce


This is a one pan recipe for boneless, pork loin chops with mushroom sauce that is very easy to make and everyone will enjoy.

The secret to this recipe is not get the thick cut pork chops so they don’t have to be cooked as long

Ingredients


Serves 4

2 lbs Boneless Pork Chop Loins

Produce
4 cloves Garlic
8 oz Mushrooms

1/2 medium size Sweet Onion julienned

1 /2 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup dry white wine
3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
Condiments
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Baking & Spices
1/3 cup All-purpose flour
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground corriander
1 Black pepper
1 tsp Kosher salt
1/2 tsp Paprika
1 Salt
1 tsp chopped rosemary
Dairy
1/4 cup Butter
1/2 cup milk or light cream

Other

(optional) minced Parsley, Chives or Thyme leaves


Instructions


Pace your skillet over medium-to-high heat and allow it to warm up. Once warmed, add the 1 tbsp of butter and olive oil to the pan and bring the heat to medium-heat.

In a bowl or I like to use a sizzle platter add the flour and combine half the spices. Coat the pork chops wit Extra virgin olive oil and salt an pepper, then dredge and coat the pork chop in the flour mix.  

Allow the pork chops to sear for 1-2 minutes. Do the same with the other side. Once browned on each side remove from heat cover with aluminum foil.Drain excess oil from the pan return to heat and add 1 tbsp of butter, saute the mushrooms and onions over medium-heat until they are tender. Whisk in the broth, garlic, salt, pepper, dried thyme, and dried parsley. Whisk the a tbsp of the flour into the mix add milk, then whisk the milk/flour mixture into the broth until smooth. Add the pork chops back into the pan, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, allow the sauce to thicken.

Serve the creamy mushroom sauce over the pork chops and then serve with your favorite side dish.

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Ceviche and more


Ceviche and More...


I'm back in Philadelphia, after a several years hiatus in Hawaii. Meanwhile in south Philly, there's a little place on Federal Street producing quite remarkable food.
Tucked away on Federal St., is El Sabor Poblano, a quaint Mexican restaurant with a remarkable chef Alberto, and I think the owner. Once inside, the presentation is very appealing with a festive yet homey environment. While I was there primarily to photograph the food I was able to take home both the Ceviche, both were delicious. 


They also have a tres Pastor Tacos version that was very appealing visually, but I did not actually get a taste of the tacos.  Other items on the menu included the usual fare, guacamole and chips, chicken tostadas, chicken flautas and a wonderful chicken enchilada mole. If you happen to be in the area or are feeling the need for exemplary Mexican food, do stop in. El Sabor Poblano is located at 1438 Federal St. Philadelphia, PA. Call 215.800.1756. 


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