Blackberry Sauced Pork Chops Recipes

Steps:

• Season the pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and pan fry the chops until they are lightly browned and no longer pink in the center, 2 to 3 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Set the chops aside.
• Heat 1 more teaspoon of olive oil in the skillet, and cook and stir the shallots and thyme until the shallots start to become translucent, about 1 minute. Pour in the port wine, blackberry juice, chicken broth, and balsamic vinegar. Bring the mixture to a boil, scraping off and dissolving any brown flavor bits from the skillet into the sauce. Cook until reduced by a third, about 5 minutes. Mix cornstarch and water into a paste, and stir into the sauce. Cook until thickened, stirring constantly, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to low, and stir in the blackberries. Simmer until berries are hot.
• Return the chops to the skillet, and turn to coat with sauce. Serve hot, topped with sauce.

Steps:

• Broil chops 4-5 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the spreadable fruit, ketchup, garlic and mustard. Bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and steak sauce until smooth. Gradually stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with pork chops.

Steps:

• 1. Preheat grill. Brush both sides of chops with olive oil, then sprinkle both sides with Montreal Steak Seasoning, to taste. When grill is hot, place chops on grill and lower lid on grill.
• 2. Grill for about 10 minutes, turning about halfway through.
• 3. Meanwhile, combine the remaining ingredients except the fresh blackberries in a small saucepan. Bring to a bare boil, then simmer, stirring occasionally, until the preserves melt and are fully incorporated. Remove from heat and cover to keep warm.
• 4. When chops are grilled to your liking, remove from the grill, place chops on serving plate, and top with the sauce and some fresh blackberries.

Steps:

• Combine chili powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper; rub onto chops.
• Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat; add chops and saute 4 minutes on each side.
• Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 5-7 minutes; remove chops, cover, and keep warm.
• Saute shallots in the pan over medium-high heat about 2 minutes.
• Deglaze with wine, scraping up any browned bits; add 3 cups berries, broth, and sugar.
• Bring to boil, simmer 3 minutes, then coarsely mash.
• Simmer sauce until slightly thick; add remaining berries, and cook until heated throughly.
• Off heat, swirl in butter; season with salt and pepper.