Pork Chops With Cherry Pan Sauce

I go this recipe from the rachel ray show and i make it with simple couscous. my family absolutely loved it - even my 14 year old daughter cleaned her plate. i count that a success anytime! it is a nice change to the everyday - and is easy to make!! i did modify the sauce a bit as i like the sauce a bit thicker and used bing cherries in syrup as i couldn't find the ones she called for. turned out great and looked the same.

Steps

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Lightly season the pounded chops with salt , pepper and thyme.

Place flour in a shallow bowl and toss the seasoned chops in the flour , coating completely then shaking off excess.

Place the chops in the hot skillet and sear meat on both sides to caramelize , about 2-3 minutes on each side.

Once the chops are done , remove them to a plate and tent with foil to rest while you make the pan sauce.

Place the skillet back on the stove over medium heat with another 1-2 tablespoons of evoo.

Add the shallots and cook for 2 minutes.

Add cherries to the shallots along with the lemon zest to warm through.

Add 1 / 2 cup of stock and let cook for another minute.

Add the remaining butter in small pieces , toss the sauce to combine.

Mix 1 tsp corn starch to 1 / 2 cup cold water and add slowly to sauce until desired thickness is achieved.

Simmer for 3-5 minutes to cook out starch flavor.

Pour pan sauce over the chops.

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Ingredients

extra virgin olive oil, butter, boneless pork loin chops, flour, salt and pepper, fresh thyme, shallot, cherries in syrup, lemon, zest of, cornstarch