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Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.

Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.

GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.

Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.

 

"There is poetry in a pork chop to a hungry man."
-Philip Gibbs, Journalist

The refrigerator light goes on...

Rosemary remains my favorite herb. I know that one is not supposed to play "favorites" but there is something so comforting about the aroma of rosemary in the fall or winter and this recipe is aroma therapy at its best.

Dried vs. Canned Beans

Purchasing dried beans and soaking them overnight is the best way to get the true bean flavor and a smooth texture (not always convenient, mind you, so don't hesitate to used canned beans that have been drained and rinsed).

After soaking the dried beans, rinse them well and then cook with enough water to cover the beans (at least an inch or more above the beans). Depending on the type of bean it will take about 30 – 40 minutes cooking over medium-low heat .

In a pinch, rinsing beans and cooking without presoaking will be almost as good. They won't have as true a bean flavor. Cooking time will be about 25% longer.

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Autumn Pork Chops with Roasted Shallots and Carrots

Servings = 4 | Serving size =1/2 cup sauce and 4 ounces pork

Cooking Time = 45 Minutes

This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4.

The sauce keeps well for about 72 hours in the fridge.

12 medium	shallots (peeled)
4 large	carrots (peeled and cut into sticks 2 inches long)
1 quart	water
	spray oil
1 medium	white onion (diced)
1 15 ounce can	can white northern beans (drained and rinsed)
1 cup	low sodium chicken or vegetable stock
1/2 cup	water
1/4 cup	white wine
2 Tbsp	fresh rosemary leaves
1/4 tsp	salt
1/8 tsp	fresh ground black pepper
4	4 ounce center cut pork chops (trimmed well of excess fat)

Preheat the oven to 325° F. Place the peeled shallots in a medium sauce pan and cover. It is best if the shallots don’t touch. Place the pan in the oven and roast for about 30 minutes while the sauce is cooking. Steam the carrots for about 8 – 10 minutes until only slightly soft. Remove and set aside. Lightly spray the bottom of a sauce pan with the oil. Place the pan over medium heat and add the onion. Cook slowly, reducing the heat if necessary, until the onions are soft and translucent. Add the beans, chicken stock, water, wine, rosemary, salt and pepper to the pan and cook over low heat for about 30 minutes until the beans are soft. (If you have a tea ball the rosemary leaves can be placed inside while the sauce is cooking making it easier to remove the herbs later.) Remove the rosemary leaves. Puree in blender or using a stick blender. About the time that the sauce is finished the shallots should be roasted. Remove the pan from the oven and set in a warm place. Increase the temperature of the oven to 400° F. Place two medium non-stick skillets in the oven and pre-heat them for about 10 minutes. Spray each pan lightly with oil and place the carrots in one and the pork chops in the other. Return the pans to the oven for roasting. The carrots should be tossed about every 4 minutes or so. Turn the pork chops at about 8 minutes and cook for 13 – 15 minutes. Place the shallots on a plate and top with carrots. Top the vegetables with 1/2 cup sauce per serving and then each plate with a pork chop.

 
 
 
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