Spanish Pork Chops - Complete Meal! Recipe

Name: Spanish Pork Chops - Complete Meal!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 thick boneless center cut pork chops or 2 lbs thick boneless center cut pork chops; kosher salt; black pepper, to taste; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup dry red wine; ½ cup black cherry preserves or ½ cup black cherry all-fruit spread; 2 cups beef stock, divided; 12 lb linguica sausage, chopped or 12 lb chorizo sausage; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 small red bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped; 4 corn muffins, crumbled (use 5 muffins if they are small); 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 lb green beans, stem ends trimmed; flat leaf parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

4 thick boneless center cut pork chops or 2 lbs thick boneless center cut pork chops
kosher salt
black pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup dry red wine
½ cup black cherry preserves or ½ cup black cherry all-fruit spread
2 cups beef stock, divided
12 lb linguica sausage, chopped or 12 lb chorizo sausage
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
4 corn muffins, crumbled (use 5 muffins if they are small)
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 lb green beans, stem ends trimmed
flat leaf parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Heat a skillet over med-high heat.
3
Season the pork chops with salt and pepper, to taste.
4
Add 2 T of the olive oil and add the chops to caramelize for 2 minutes on each side.
5
Transfer the chops to a baking sheet and put in the oven to finish cooking through, about 12-15 minutes more.
6
Add the butter to the same skillet and reduce the heat a little bit.
7
Add the flour and cook for 1 minute.
8
Whisk in the wine to the pan and cook for 1 minute.
9
Whisk in the preserves and 1 cup of the stock.
10
Season with salt and pepper and let the gravy thicken over low heat.
11
Heat another skillet over med-high heat with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
12
When the oil smokes, add the linguica or chorizo and brown it for 2 minutes.
13
Add the celery, onions, garlic and bell peppers and season them with salt and pepper to taste.
14
Cook for 5 minutes, then crumble the muffins into the skillet and combine with the veggies.
15
Dampen the stuffing with the remaining cup of stock and season with the paprika and thyme.
16
Reduce heat to low and keep the stuffing warm until it is ready to serve.
17
Meanwhile, heat 1 inch of water in a skillet and add salt and the green beans.
18
Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until the beans are tender, then drain.
19
Remove the meat from the oven and whisk the drippings into the gravy.
20
Pile the stuffing on plates with the chops alongside and ladle the gravy over both.
21
Sprinkle the parsley over the meat and stuffing.
22
Serve with the green beans.

654

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 thick boneless center cut pork chops or 2 lbs thick boneless center cut pork chops, kosher salt, black pepper, to taste, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided, and more.

Yes, Spanish Pork Chops - Complete Meal! 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spanish Pork Chops - Complete Meal!

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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