Saucy Pork Chops with Prosciutto

Pork Chops are one of less popular meats for dinner, but when cooked properly it can make a delicious meal. Seasoning and sauces can easily transform a simple boring dinner into a quick and delicious dinner. It is easy to overcook pork chops and for them to dry out. By searing them you lock in the juices preventing it from drying out during cooking. That is unless you forget about it and overcook it by mistake like I have, Opps. Another great thing about Pork Chops is they cook fairly quickly. Thicker cuts take longer, so I will cut it in half lengthwise and create to smaller/thinner pork chops.

How to make Saucy Pork Chops with Proscuitto:

Start by searing Pork Chops coated in my Sage Pork Rub for 3 minutes on each side. Once seared, set aside when done and start your sauce. Add Shallots and Prosciutto with a little more oil to your pan and sauté for about 3 minutes. Next, add minced Garlic and sauté for another minute. Add Beef Broth, Mushroom Powder (optional, see notes in recipe) Sea Salt, and Black Pepper. Increase heat to medium allowing to come to a simmer all while stirring and scrapping the delicious bits off the bottom of your pan. Make your slurry using Cold Water and Tapioca (can use Arrowroot or Flour). Add the Slurry to the Sauce, stirring till combined. Reduce heat to medium low, add in the Pork Chops and any juices on the plate. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until Pork Chops are 145˚F .

I prefer to serve this over my Dairy Free Masked Potatoes, but you can serve it with the starch of your choice. This dish also freezes well and can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. I made a few batches pre-baby and it was perfect to be able to pull out for a delicious and easy dinner once the baby arrived.

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Saucy Pork Chops with Prosciutto

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Sautéed Pork Chops in a easy and delicious sauce with Prosciutto for a easy weeknight dinner.  Whole30, Paleo, Keto, Gluten and Dairy Free!

• Total Time: 45-50 minutes
• Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

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• 2 tablespoon Avocado or Olive Oil
• 2 Pork Chops, about 1 inch think
• 1 teaspoon Sage Pork Rub (see below)
• 2 Shallots diced (about ⅓ cup)
• ½ chopped Prociutto
• 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Mushroom Powder (optional, see notes)
• 1 ½ cup Beef Broth (see note)
• ¼ teaspoon Sea Salt
• ⅛ teaspoon Black Pepper
• 2 Tablespoons Cold Water
• 2 tablespoon Tapioca (you can also use arrowroot or flour as your thickener)
• Optional: Top with Fresh Parsley

Sage Pork Rub (store extra in an airtight container for future use, see recipe for ideas)

• 2 tablespoons Dried Rubbed Sage
• 1 ½ teaspoons Ground Thyme
• 1 ½ teaspoons Paprika
• 1 teaspoons Sea Salt
• 1 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper
• 1 teaspoons Garlic Powder
• 1 teaspoons Onion Powder

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Instructions

1. Combine Sage Pork Rub and heat 1 tablespoon Oil over medium to medium low heat.  Add 1 teaspoon of Sage Pork Rub to your Pork Chops, about ¼ teaspoon to each side.  Once the pan is heated add the Pork Chops and sauté for about 3 minutes on each side.  Remove from pan and store on plate.
2. Reduce heat to medium low and add the shallots (see not about mushrooms below) and Prociutto, sauté for about 3 minutes.  Add minced Garlic and sauté for another minute.
3. Next add the Beef Broth (see notes) Mushroom Powder, Sea Salt and Black Pepper.  Increase the heat to medium and stir scrapping all the bits off the bottom of the pan, allow the sauce to come to a simmer.
4. While the sauce is coming to a simmer make your slurry of Tapioca (thickener of your choice) and cold water.  Stir until combined and add it to simmering sauce, stirring until incorporated.
5. Reduce heat to medium low, add your Pork Chops and and juices from the plate into the sauce, cover and simmer for about 20-25 minutes till pork chops are cooked through (145˚F)
6. Remove from heat, allow to cool for 5 minutes and serve
7. ENJOY!

Notes

You can use Traders Joes Umami Mushroom Powder or NomNom Paleo's Magic Mushroom Powder.  If you don't have either you can add ½ cup finely diced Portabella Mushrooms, adding it in with the Shallots to sauté.

You can use Chicken Broth for a lighter flavor, or Beef Stock for more flavor.

• Author: Meghan Whitmore {A Twisted Plate}
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
• Category: Dinner
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: America
• Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 2