Milestones 6
SEPTEMBER 2021
Recipe Box
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Healthy twist on hearty classic As the warmer weather breaks and cooler temperatures move in, so does the urge for those hearty classic dishes that we call “comfort food.” Whether it’s a meal from your childhood or a go-to dish for cool nights, comfort foods create warm and fuzzy feelings. While comfort food is typically synonymous with high fat and carbohydrates, this month’s recipe box is delivering a healthy twist to a comfort food classic.
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Smothered Pork Chops with Broccoli and Mushrooms Ingredients: 1 lb. cremini mushrooms, halved or quartered if large 3 tbsp. olive oil, divided Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 large head broccoli, cut into florets 4 small bone-in pork chops (about 2 pounds total) 2 large shallots, finely chopped 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour ¾ cup dry white wine ½ cup chicken stock 2 tbsp. crème fraiche or sour cream 1 tsp. Dijon mustard 1 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves Directions: Preheat oven to 425°. Toss mushrooms with 1 tablespoon oil on a large, rimmed baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper.
Bake for 10 minutes. Push mushrooms to one side of pan and add broccoli. Toss with 1 tablespoon oil. Season with salt and pepper. Roast until vegetables are golden brown and tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season pork with salt and pepper. Cook until internal temperature reads 140°F, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter and tent with foil; reserve skillet. Add shallots to skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add wine and simmer until thickened, 2 to 4 minutes. Add stock and simmer until thickened and reduced to about 1/2 cup, 2 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in crème fraiche, Dijon and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Serve pork topped with pan sauce and roasted vegetables. Source: Country Home Living