Dijon Pork Chops with Herbs and Grapes

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   In a skillet, melt butter in the olive oil on low heat.

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   Add onions and cover the skillet.

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   Allow onions to sweat and soften for about 20 minutes.

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   Wash and dry pork chops.

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   Salt and pepper and smear one side of each chop with 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard.

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   Set aside.

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   Toss together the mixed herbs, take half of them (reserve the other half for later) and divide into two equal portions and sprinkle on each chop.

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   Press them down into the mustard.

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   Push onions to the side in the skillet and raise heat to medium high.

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    Add the chops into the skillet, mustard and herb side down.

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    While they are browning, salt and pepper the top sides of the chops.

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    Turn the chops after 3 minutes and pile the onions on top of the chops.

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    Sprinkle remaining herbs over the top.

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    Saute 1 minute to brown the bottom of the chops.

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    Add 1/2 of the wine and all of the grapes and cook for one more minute or so, until chops reach an internal temperature of 145 F (they will cook more while resting).

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    Remove the chops to a platter.

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    Leave the grapes in the skillet and add the rest of the wine and simmer rapidly for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.

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    When sauce has thickened a bit and reduced, and the grapes are softened, remove from heat and pour sauce and grapes over the chops.

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    Make sure the chops have rested for a total time of 5 minutes before serving.

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    Enjoy!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.