Pork Chops With Marsala and Fennel |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Food & Wine Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil |
4 pork chops, about 3/4 inch thick |
salt |
fresh ground black pepper |
1 onion, chopped |
1 fennel bulb, cut into thin slices |
4 garlic cloves, minced |
1/2 cup dry marsala |
2/3 cup canned low sodium chicken broth or 2/3 cup homemade stock |
1 tablespoon tomato paste |
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley |
Directions:
1. In a large frying pan, heat the oil over moderate heat. Season the pork chops with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
2. Put the chops in the pan. Cook, turning once, until browned and done to medium, about 5 minutes per side. Remove and put in a warm place.
3. If necessary, add oil to the pan to make about 2 tablespoons fat. Add the onion, fennel, and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
4. Cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 10 minutes.
5. Uncover and add the garlic. Cook, stirring, 1 minute longer. Add the marsala.
6. Bring to a boil, scraping the bottom of the pan to dislodge any brown bits. Boil until reduced to approximately 1/4 cup, 1 to 2 minutes.
7. Stir in the broth, tomato paste, 2 tablespoons of the parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and any accumulated juices from the meat.
8. Bring to a simmer and cook, covered, until the sauce thickens and the fennel is tender, about 5 minutes.
9. Add the remaining tablespoon parsley, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and the pork chops. Cook until just heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
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