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Pork Chops with Bourbon Pecan Sauce

Servings = 4 | Serving size =4 ounce pork chop with 3 tablespoons sauce

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

This recipe can be divisible by 2.

This recipe does make good leftovers for sandwiches.

Serve with Roasted Potatoes or Mashed Yams or Yam Home Fries or Home Fries - Low Sodium Version or Home Fries or Thick Cut Yam Fries

AND

Serve with Parmesan Squash or Herbed Zucchini or Green Beans with Red Onion or Candied Carrots or Roasted Tomatoes

1 tsp grapeseed oil
1/2 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup low sodium chicken stock
1/4 cup bourbon
1 tsp rubbed sage (or 1 Tbsp. fresh sage)
1/2 tsp salt
4 tsp light brown sugar
spray oil
4 4-ounce center cut pork chops (boneless)

Place the grapeseed oil in a small sauce pan over medium heat. Add the pecans and cook slowly stirring frequently. Do not allow the pecans to burn.

After the pecans have browned slightly, add the chicken stock, bourbon, sage, salt and brown sugar. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer the sauce, swirling frequently. Reduce by about 1/3.

While the sauce is reducing, preheat the oven to 375°F. Place a large skillet in the oven.

When the sauce is reduced, turn the heat to low.

Spray the pre-heated skillet lightly with oil and add place the pork chops in the pan. Return the pan to the oven and cook for about 7 -8 minutes on the first side. Turn and cook for another 7 - 10 minutes until done.

Serve topped with about 3 tablespoons of sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 4 ounce pork chop with 3 tablespoons sauce | Servings 4

Calories 333 | Calories from Fat 161

Amount Per Serving (% Daily Value)

Total Fat 19g (29%) | Saturated Fat 4g (18%)

Monounsaturated Fat 9g | Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 62 mg (21 %) | Sodium 357 mg (15 %)

Total Carbohydrates 7g (2%) | Sugars 5g

Dietary Fiber 1g (5%) | Protein 27g

Vitamin A 0% | Vitamin C 1 % | Calcium 2% | Iron 8%

Vitamin K 3 mcg  | Potassium  589 mg | Magnesium  44 mg

 
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