For an even richer flavor, consider using a high-quality port wine. If fresh blackberries are not available, frozen blackberries can be used. Be sure to thaw and drain them before adding to the sauce. Serve with a side of roasted vegetables or creamy mashed potatoes to complete the meal.
Pork Chops with Blackberry Port Sauce
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME15 mins
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TOTAL TIME30 mins
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SERVING6 People
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VIEWS69
Elevate your pork chop game with this delightful recipe. The tartness of blackberries combined with a luscious port wine sauce creates a symphony of flavors that perfectly complements the savory pork. It's a sophisticated twist on a classic comfort food.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate10 g
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Cholesterol39 mg
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Fiber3 g
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Protein16 g
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Saturated Fat3 g
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Sodium347 mg
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Sugar4 g
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Fat9 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
Season pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pan-sear chops until lightly brown and no longer pink, 2 to 3 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Remove chops from the skillet and set aside.
02
Step
7 mins
Heat remaining teaspoon of oil in the skillet. Add shallots and thyme. Cook and stir until shallots become translucent, about 1 minute. Add port wine, blackberry juice, chicken broth, and balsamic vinegar. Bring the mixture to a boil, scraping any brown bits from the from skillet into sauce.
03
Step
7 mins
Cook until reduced by one-third, about 5 minutes. Mix cornstarch and water into a paste. Stir into sauce. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to low. Stir in blackberries and simmer until just warmed through.
04
Step
1 mins
Return chops to the skillet, turn to coat in sauce, and serve topped with more sauce.
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Daniela Reinger
Apr 28, 2025I used frozen blackberries since fresh ones weren't in season. It worked out great! - Jessica P.
Coleman Kautzer
Mar 9, 2025I made this for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. The blackberry port sauce is a game-changer! - John B.
Hanna Gleason
Mar 3, 2025This recipe was fantastic! The sauce was so flavorful and the pork chops were perfectly cooked. - Sarah M.
Alva Howell
Mar 1, 2025Easy to follow and the results were amazing. My family loved it! - David K.
Tanner Cronin
Jan 16, 2025The thyme really complements the blackberries. Don't skip it! - Michael R.
Tillman Vonrueden
Dec 16, 2024I found the sauce a little too tart, so I added a tablespoon of honey to balance it out. It was delicious! - Emily L.