Tuscan Pork Chops (Or Chicken) With Rosemary


Chef
FoodRustler
Submitted
September 2nd 2010
CuisineItalian
CategoryMain Course
LevelIntermediate
Servings
4
Rating
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Ingredients


4 boneless pork chops, 3/4 inch thick
10 sun-dried tomatoes, coarsely chopped (NOT oil-packed)
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup madeira wine
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 shallot, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
1/2 cup cold water
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Directions


1 In a small saucepan, cover the sun-dried tomato pieces with chicken broth and madeira; bring to a boil, remove from heat and allow to stand about 10 minutes to plump the tomatoes.

2 Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-heat.

3 Add the pork chops and brown on both sides; remove from skillet and set aside

4 Add shallots and garlic to the skillet and cook briefly (till they become fragrant).

5 Stir in tomatoes with the liquid and chopped rosemary.

6 Return the chops to the skillet, cover tightly and cook over low heat (just simmering) for 5 to 6 minutes (longer as needed for chicken breasts) until they are cooked through.

7 Remove the meat from the skillet to serving platter.

8 Combine water and cornstarch; add to the skillet.

9 Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.

10 Top the meat with the sauce and serve.