Julia Child'S Casserole-Sauteed Pork Chops

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.

2. 2

   Dry the pork chops on paper towels.

3. 3

   Heat the fat or oil in the casserole until it is moderately hot, then brown the chops, 2 or 3 at a time, on each side for 3 to 4 minutes. As they are browned transfer them to a side dish.

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   Season with salt, pepper, and 1/4 teaspoons thyme if they have not been previously marinated.

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   Pour the fat out of the casserole and add the butter and garlic if using.

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   Return the chops to the casserole, overlapping slightly, and baste them with the butter.

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   Cover and heat the casserole until the meat is sizzling, then set in lower third of preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes.

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   Turn and baste the chops once or twice.

9. 9

   Remove chops to serving platter.

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    Remove all but 2 Tb. of fat from the casserole and add in the white wine.

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    Boil rapidly, scraping up coagulated cooking juices until you have about 1/2 cup of concentrated sauce. Pour sauce over chops.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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