Braised Green Beans Potatoes and Pork Chops |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Green Beans,Youkon Gold Potatoes and Center Loin Pork Chops are slowly brasied in Ham Stock. The Potatoes and Green Beans take on the wonderful flavor of the ham stock as they are braisied. Ingredients:
4 center-cut pork chops (8 ounces each) |
4 tablespoons olive oil |
2 teaspoons fine sea salt |
2 teaspoons ground black pepper |
1 cup red onion (medium diced) |
2 tablespoons minced garlic cloves |
1/4 cup white zinfandel wine |
8 cups ham stock |
1 lb fresh green beans (trimmed) |
1 lb yukon gold potato (medium diced) |
2 bay leaves |
4 black peppercorns |
4 juniper berries |
4 fresh marjoram |
4 fresh thyme sprigs (lemon) |
4 parsley sprigs |
4 sage sprigs (purple) |
Directions:
1. Rinse pork chops under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Rub chops with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Rub 1 tablespoon minced garlic over both sides of chops.
2. Place remaining oil into a hot braising pan. Add pork chops and sear on both sides 1-2 minutes per side or until they are brown. Do not over crowd the braising pan.
3. Remove chops, place on a plate and set aside.
4. Add diced onion to braising pan and saute' for 2-3 minutes. Add remaining minced garlic and saute' for a minute.
5. Add white wine and reduce wine by one-half.
6. Add ham stock, chops and bring to a full boil. Cover braising pan and reduce to a slow simmer for 30 minutes.
7. Wash green beans, trim beans and medium dice potatoes.
8. Wash and dry fresh herbs. Place fresh herbs into cheesecloth and tie-off with a string. Place Sachet into braising pan. Season with remaining salt and pepper. Add green beans, potatoes and cover braising pan. Braise for about 20-25 minutes or until beans and potatoes are tender.
9. Remove Sachet from braising pan and discard.
10. Serve Brasied Green Beans in warm bowls garnished with fresh chopped parsley.
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