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Pork Chops with Leeks in Mustard Sauce

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Pork Chops with Leeks in Mustard Sauce

Pork Chops with Leeks in Mustard Sauce

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Equipment

  • - Kitchen Knife (For cutting meat and vegetables) - Wusthof Chef's Series Cook's Choice 8-Inch, Stainless Steel, Blue

  • - Cutting Board (Vegetable & Meat) - OXO Bamboo Cutting Boards Set, Compact Two Piece, Wooden

  • - Skillet or Sauté Pan (For cooking the pork chops and vegetables) - All-Clad Stainless Steel Skillet 10.5 inch, 3qt

  • - Chef's Knife Set (Including a butcher knife for cutting leeks and other tasks) - Wüsthof Chef's Series Cook's Choice 8-Inch, Stainless Steel, Blue

  • - Mandoline Slicer (For evenly slicing vegetables) - Mandiblend Compact Mandoline Slicer Set with Hand Guards

  • - Meat Thermometer (For ensuring the pork chops are cooked to a safe internal temperature) - AMBER Instant Read Digital Meat & Fish Thermometer

  • - Strainer or Colander (For rinsing vegetables, like leeks) - OXO Good Grips Cutting Vegetable Strainer with Handle

  • - Mixing Bowls Set (For preparing the mustard sauce and mixing ingredents) - OXO Large Mixing Bowl

  • - Tongs or Spatula (For flipping pork chops and handling food during cooking) - AmazonBasics Aluminum Grill Tongs

  • - Leek Folders (For holding leeks while chopping to avoid direct hand contact with the cutting board surface) - KitchenAid Leek Hand Cutting Folders

  • - Measuring Cup and Spoon Set (For accurately measuring ingredients for the sauce) - OXO Stainless Steel 8-Cup Measurement Container, Pitcher

Ingredients

  • 4 1 1/2- to 2-inch-thick bone-in heritage pork rib chops

  • 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt

  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme

  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary

  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 2 bacon slices, coarsely chopped

  • Olive oil (optional)

  • 4 cups thinly sliced leeks (white and pale green parts only; about 3 large)

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1/4 cup brandy

  • 1 cup low-salt chicken broth

  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh sage

  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

  • 1/3 cup créme fraîche or sour cream

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Pat chops dry with paper towels. Mix 2 teaspoons coarse salt, thyme, rosemary, and 1 teaspoon pepper in small bowl. Sprinkle seasoning mixture on both sides of chops. Let stand at room temperature 1 to 2 hours or wrap and chill up to 1 day.
2

Instruction 2

Heat heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add bacon and sauté until crisp and lightly browned. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to small bowl. Increase heat to medium-high. Add chops to skillet. Sear until brown, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer chops to small baking sheet.
3

Instruction 3

Pour off all but 3 tablespoons drippings from skillet (or add olive oil to make 3 tablespoons). Add leeks and sauté until soft, about 7 minutes. Add garlic and stir 1 minute. Add brandy, then broth and bring to boil, scraping up browned bits. Return bacon to skillet; add sage and stir to blend.
4

Instruction 4

Nestle chops in leeks in skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; simmer 3 minutes. Turn chops over. Cover; simmer until thermometer inserted into thickest part of chops registers 140°F to 145°F, about 3 minutes longer. Transfer chops to platter. Tent loosely with foil to keep warm.
5

Instruction 5

Spoon off any fat from cooking liquid in skillet. Boil until all liquid evaporates, about 3 minutes. Whisk in mustard, then crème fraîche (do not boil). Season with salt and pepper. Spoon over chops.
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