KOTA Territory NewsAll American Pork with Cherry Sauce

All American Pork with Cherry Sauce

4 pork loin chops, slice ½ inch thick

Salt and pepper

3 teaspoons olive oil, divided

2 Tablespoons chopped shallots

¾ cup chicken broth

2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar

½ cup dried tart cherries

Season pork with salt and pepper. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pork about 3 minutes per side. Pork should have a slight blush inside.

Transfer meat to a plate and tent with foil. Stand time will allow juices in meat to redistribute.

Add remaining teaspoon oil to skillet. Add shallots and sauté until shallots begin to soften, about 1 minute. Add chicken broth, balsamic vinegar, and a dash of salt.  Cook about 4 minutes, adding cherries midway through. Liquid should reduce by half.

Spoon sauce over pork chops. Garnish with sliced green onions.

Serve with fresh green salad and whole wheat toast.

Serves 4