Pork Chops With Shallots And Parsnips Food

PORK & PARSNIP TRAYBAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Put the vegetables in a roasting tin, season and toss with 2 tbsp oil and 1 tbsp mustard. Roast for 20 mins. Meanwhile, place a frying pan over a high heat. Season the pork chops and rub with the remaining oil. Fry the chops for 30 secs-1 min each side until just browned - turn on their sides to brown any fat.
• Stir the veg, then place the chops on top and rub them with the remaining mustard. Roast for a further 15 mins. Drizzle with honey and scatter over the sage, then return to the oven for 5 mins or until the pork is cooked through. Serve with the juices from the tin.

PORK CHOPS WITH SHALLOTS AND PARSNIPS

Steps:

• Heat a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet over medium-high. Season chops with coarse salt and ground pepper. Using tongs, hold pork fatty edge down and cook until some fat releases, about 1 minute. Lay chops flat and add shallots. Cook until chops are browned on both sides, 8 to 10 minutes total. Transfer chops to a plate, leaving shallots in skillet.
• Reduce heat to medium. Add parsnips, apple cider, and 1 cup water. Cook until parsnips are crisp-tender, about 8 minutes. Return chops to skillet. Cook until chops are cooked through but slightly pink in center and parsnips are tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and swirl in vinegar.

PAN-SEARED PORK CHOPS WITH SAGE, DATES AND PARSNIPS

Steps:

• Brine the chops: Put salt and sugar in a large bowl. Whisk in 4 cups water to dissolve. Add thyme sprig and pork chops. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight. When ready to cook, remove chops from brine and pat dry. Discard brine.
• Heat oven to 350 degrees. Put a large pot of well-salted water over high heat. When it boils, add parsnips and bring to a brisk simmer. Cook until parsnips are tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain parsnips and keep warm.
• Meanwhile, set a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. When oil is wavy, sear chops until nicely browned, about 3 minutes per side. (Work in batches if you don't have a large skillet.)
• Transfer chops to a roasting pan or sheet pan in one layer. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until meat is 140 degrees when probed with an instant-read thermometer. Remove from oven and let rest while you make the sauce.
• Wipe out the skillet and return to medium-high heat. Add butter and let it begin to brown. Add sage leaves and dates, and let sizzle for about a minute. Add pepper and lemon juice, and pull off heat. Taste, and add more pepper or lemon to taste.
• To serve, place chops and a spoonful of parsnips on warm plates. Spoon butter mixture over chops and parsnips.

PORK CHOPS WITH SHALLOTS IN WHITE WINE SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Season pork chops liberally with salt and pepper.
• Heat oil in large skillet and brown pork chops on both sides.
• Remove pork chops to a baking dish.
• Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
• While pork chops are baking, add minced shallots to the same pan and cook for one minute.
• Add white wine and simmer until sauce becomes thicker and is reduced.
• Add chicken stock and season with salt and pepper.
• Return to simmer.
• Remove chops from oven and place on platter.
• Add the cold butter to the sauce.
• When melted, stir, and serve over the pork chops.

PORK CHOPS IN BALSAMIC VINEGAR AND SHALLOT SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a frying pan large enough to hold the chops in one layer, over medium-high heat.
• Season the chops with salt and pepper, and cook them through, approximately 5 minutes per side, or as needed according to the thickness of your chops.
• Remove from pan and keep warm.
• Add shallots to the pan and cook them, stirring, one minute.
• Add chicken broth, balsamic vinegar, and crumbled thyme.
• Cook stirring 5 minutes.
• Remove pan from heat, and add the butter.
• Stir till the butter has melted and is well incorporated into the sauce.
• Pour sauce over the chops, and serve.