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Pork Chops with Tarragon Sauce and Cornichons

By The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

4.4

(27)

You can find cornichons (tiny pickles) at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    30 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter, cut into 6 pieces, divided
4 3/4-inch-thick pork rib chops
5 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon, divided
1/2 cup sliced shallots (about 2 large)
1/4 cup thinly sliced cornichons (gherkins)
1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
1/2 cup low-salt chicken broth
1/4 cup apple juice

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chops with salt, pepper, and 2 teaspoons tarragon. Add chops to skillet; cook until browned and cooked through, adjusting heat to medium if browning too quickly, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to plate; cover to keep warm.

    Step 2

    Add shallots to same skillet; sauté 2 minutes. Stir in 2 teaspoons tarragon, cornichons, mustard, broth, and juice; boil until sauce thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Whisk in 4 tablespoons butter, 1 piece at a time. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer chops to plates. Spoon sauce over; top with 1 teaspoon tarragon.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 523.34 calories (kcal)
60.9 % calories from fat
35.41 fat
17.39 saturated fat
161.86 mg cholesterol
6.33 g carbohydrates
0.40 g dietary fiber
3.16 g total sugars
5.93 g net carbohydrates
42.01 g protein.
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
TagsPork ChopPorkMeatTarragonHerbs & SpicesMainDinnerNut FreeGluten FreeEasySearBon Appétit
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