Ingredients

  • 2 lb 4 center-cut loin chops
  • 1 Tbsp. Corn oil
  • 1/4 c. Carrots, minced
  • 1/4 c. Celery, minced
  • 1/2 c. Onions, minced
  • 1 Tbsp. Garlic, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp Thyme
  • 1 x Bay leaf
  • 3 sprg of fresh parsley
  • 1/4 c. Dry white wine
  • 3/4 c. Chicken broth
  • 2 Tbsp. Tomato paste
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 c. Lowfat sour cream
  • 1/4 c. Capers, liquid removed

Method

  • 1.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet large sufficient to hold the chops in one layer.
  • Add in the chops and cook till golden on both sides, about 5 minutes.
  • 2.
  • Scatter the carrots, celery, onion, garlic, thyme, bayleaf and parsley around the chops.
  • Cover and cook 10 minutes.
  • 3.
  • Blend the wine, chicken broth and tomato paste and add in to the skillet.
  • Cover closely and cook about 25 minutes.
  • longer, turning the chops once.
  • 4.
  • Remove the chops and keep warm.
  • Add in the mustard and lowfat sour cream to the skillet and stir.
  • Bring just to a boil, but don't boil or possibly the lowfat sour cream will curdle.
  • Put the sauce through a fine sieve, pressing down with a wooden spoon to extract the liquid flavorings from the vegetables.
  • 5.
  • Pour the sauce into a saucepan and add in the capers.
  • Reheat gently without boiling.
  • 6.
  • Spoon the sauce over the chops.
  • This is great when you have guest over.
  • This dish : Cotes de porc Esterhazy