The smoky warmth of chipotle chili pepper seasons the pork chops and blends perfectly with the coolness of cream in this recipe created by Chef Robert Del Grande of Caf� Annie in Houston, Texas.
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
4 pork rib chops, approximately 1/2-inch thick
1 large yellow or sweet onion, cut into large wedges
1 teaspoon McCormick� Gourmet Collection� Chipotle Chile Pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced
Recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Makes 4 servings
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Lightly brown pork chops on each side. Transfer chops to a roasting pan or casserole dish just large enough to hold chops in a single layer.
Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in the same skillet. Add onions, chipotle chile pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Saut� until onions are lightly cooked. Distribute onions evenly over the pork chops. Set skillet aside for the sauce. Bake pork chops in a preheated 350�F oven 20 minutes, or to an internal temperature of 160� F.
Add cream to the skillet; slowly bring to a boil while scraping the pan to release the caramelized pan juices. Add remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and cilantro. When cream comes to a boil, immediately reduce the heat to as low as possible and keep warm.
Remove pork chops from the oven. Pour warm cream sauce over pork.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Per one serving: About 654 Calories, Fat 38g, Protein 29g, Carbohydrate 10g, Cholesterol 151mg, Sodium 379mg, Fiber 2g