Next up on the July Sweet as Pie menu was this recipe for Pork Chops with Garlic and Wine from the Pioneer Woman blog. This was a relatively simple recipe to throw together (other than the millions of garlic cloves).
First, I seasoned some thin-cut pork chops with salt and pepper and browned them in a pan over medium-high heat.
After putting the pork chops aside, I added the 18 garlic cloves to the pan and cooked them for a few minutes. Next, I poured in some red wine and added a bay leaf.
Good ol’ three-buck Chuck.
Into the pan with the pork chops and some beef broth. After that simmered for a few minutes, I drizzled in some balsamic vinegar, reduced the sauce, and finished it with a bit of butter.
As much as I love garlic and wine, honestly, this one just wasn’t as good as I thought it was going to be. I really liked the flavor of the sauce, but the garlic ended up being kind of bitter and the pork chops were a little dry (that one was probably my fault). With so many other great options from PW, I probably won’t try this one again, or if I do, I’ll use minced garlic instead of whole and reduce the cook time on the chops. Oh well!
