Grilled Berkshire Pork Chops With Merlot Sauce Scott Johnson Recipe 435

GRILLED BERKSHIRE PORK CHOPS WITH MERLOT SAUCE - SCOTT JOHNSON RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Steps:

• Merlot sauce: 1. Combine the broth and wine in a saucepan. 2. Bring to a simmer over medium heat then reduce by one third. 3. In a small bowl whisk the cornstarch with 1/4 cup water until smooth. 4. Whisk the cornstarch mixture into the simmering sauce. 5. Continue whisking until the sauce thickens. 6. Season with salt and pepper and keep warm over low heat. Pork chops: 1. Heat a cast iron skillet or grill pan over high heat. 2. Season the pork with salt and pepper. 3. Brush the chops with oil then cook until barely pink at the center, about 4 minutes per side. 4. Remove chops to a platter and cover with foil. Allow to rest for 5 minutes. 5. Spoon sauce on and around the chops and serve.

GRILLED BERKSHIRE PORK CHOP WITH MERLOT SAUCE

Steps:

• To cook the sweet potatoes: Place them in a medium saucepot and cover with water. Bring the water to a simmer over medium heat. Cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain the potatoes and place them into a food processor. Add the butter and maple syrup and process until smooth and creamy. (The sweet potatoes can also be mashed by hand.) Transfer to a bowl and keep warm or cool and reheat.
• To make the sauce: Combine the broth and wine in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat then reduce by one third. Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk the cornstarch with 1/4 cup water until smooth. Whisk the cornstarch mixture into the simmering sauce. Continue whisking until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper and keep warm over low heat.
• To cook the pork: Heat a cast iron skillet or grill pan over high heat. Season the pork with salt and pepper. Brush the chops with oil then cook until barely pink at the center, about 4 minutes per side. Allow the pork to rest for 5 minutes.
• Arrange sweet potatoes and pork chops on 2 plates. Spoon sauce around the chops and serve.

SAUCY GRILLED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe dish, microwave butter, covered, until melted; add brown sugar and lemon juice, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reserve 2/3 cup for drizzling., Brush pork chops with remaining sauce. Grill, covered, on an oiled rack over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. , Stir sauce to combine and gently reheat if necessary; drizzle over pork chops. Serve with lemon if desired.

GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH SMOKIN' SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, mix first nine ingredients; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reserve 1/4 cup sauce for serving., Using a mortar and pestle or spice grinder, crush seasonings with brown sugar. Rub mixture over chops., Place chops on an oiled grill over medium heat. Grill, covered, until a thermometer reads 145°, 5-6 minutes per side, brushing top with remaining sauce after turning. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serve with reserved sauce.

PORK CHOPS MERLOT

Steps:

• In skillet, heat oil and butter; add pork chops browning well on both sides.
• Add vinegar, rosemary, and pepper.
• reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes.
• Remove pork; keep warm.
• Add wine to pan; heat until sauce is syrupy, about 5 minutes.
• Spoon sauce over pork chops when serving.