Pork Chops Slathered in Mustard Butter with Bacon-Braised Napa Recipe

Name: Pork Chops Slathered in Mustard Butter with Bacon-Braised Napa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO); 6 slices center-cut or applewood-smoked bacon, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 medium Spanish onion, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, 4 or 5 sprigs stripped, chopped; 1 small head napa cabbage, cored and sliced (1 1/4 pounds); Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup plus a splash cider vinegar; 1/2 cup (2 ounces) golden raisins (a couple of handfuls); 3/4 cup chicken stock; 4 center-cut loin pork chops or rib chops, 1 inch thick; 4 tablespoons butter, very soft; 2 tablespoons grainy mustard; 2 tablespoons fresh chopped flat-leaf parsley

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)
6 slices center-cut or applewood-smoked bacon, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 medium Spanish onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, 4 or 5 sprigs stripped, chopped
1 small head napa cabbage, cored and sliced (1 1/4 pounds)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup plus a splash cider vinegar
1/2 cup (2 ounces) golden raisins (a couple of handfuls)
3/4 cup chicken stock
4 center-cut loin pork chops or rib chops, 1 inch thick
4 tablespoons butter, very soft
2 tablespoons grainy mustard
2 tablespoons fresh chopped flat-leaf parsley

1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with 2 tablespoons of the EVOO (twice around the pan).
2
Add the bacon and cook until crisp, 3 minutes.
3
Add the garlic, onion, and thyme and cook for 1 minute.
4
Add the cabbage, salt, and pepper, toss to combine, then add 1/4 cup of the cider vinegar, the raisins, and the chicken stock.
5
Turn down the heat to medium and continue to cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6
While the cabbage is cooking, heat another large skillet over medium-high heat with the remaining 2 tablespoons of EVOO.
7
Liberally season the pork chops with salt and pepper.
8
Add the chops and cook for 5 minutes on each side.
9
For the mustard butter, in a small bowl combine the soft butter, grainy mustard, chopped parsley, and a splash of cider vinegar.
10
Top each chop with a heaping tablespoon of the mustard butter and serve alongside the bacon-braised cabbage.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO), 6 slices center-cut or applewood-smoked bacon, chopped, 3 garlic cloves, chopped, 1 medium Spanish onion, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Pork Chops Slathered in Mustard Butter with Bacon-Braised Napa falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pork Chops Slathered in Mustard Butter with Bacon-Braised Napa

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