posted by techgoddess 10-31-100 7:05 AM
Pork Chops with Walnuts and Wine
4 pork rib chops, each about 1/2 lb.
2 tbs. butter or margarine
3/4 cup walnut halves or pieces
1 large onion, sliced
1 large clove garlic, minced
1/3 cup dry red wine (or beef broth)
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
Salt and ground black pepper
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a 12-inch frying pan over medium-high heat, brown chops in 1 tbs. butter. Place chops in a 9-x13-inch baking dish. Add nuts and remaining butter to pan. Stir until nuts are golden, about 2 minutes. Lift out nuts; set aside.
Add onion and garlic to pan. Cook until onion is limp, about 10 minutes; stir often. Add wine and mix well. Spoon mixture over pork; cover. Bake in 350° F. oven until meat is no longer pink in center at bone (cut to test), about 35 minutes.
Remove chops; keep warm. Pour onion and juices back into frying pan with parsley. Boil over high heat until most of the liquid evaporates, about 4 minutes. Stir in nuts. Spoon sauce over chops. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serves 4.