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Cocoa Spiced Pork Chops with Berry Compote
These easy pork chops are rubbed with a cocoa and spice mixture that gives them a lovely depth of flavor that the whole family will enjoy. Served with an easy berry compote that that turns these easy weeknight pork chop recipe into a special meal.
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Course:
30 Minute Meal
Cuisine:
American
Prep Time:
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time:
20
minutes
minutes
Total Time:
30
minutes
minutes
Servings:
4
Servings
Calories:
105
kcal
Author:
Jenni
Ingredients
Spice Mixture:
1
TBSP
brown sugar
1
tsp
italian seasoning
1
TBSP
cocoa powder
½
tsp
cinnamon
½
tsp
salt
¼
tsp
pepper
Berry Sauce:
½
TBSP
butter
1
TBSP
olive oil
½
lb
shitake mushrooms
diced small
1
small yellow onion
diced small
½
TBSP
fresh rosemary
chopped
½
cup
blueberries
½
cup
blackberries
1
tsp
raspberry infused balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Pat 4 pork chops dry with paper towels.
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the vegetable oil.
Combine the brown sugar, italian seasoning, cocoa, cinnamon, salt and pepper and sprinkle evenly over both sides of the pork chops.
Place on the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook an additional few minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145F degrees.
Remove the pork chops from the skillet and place on a plate to rest while you make the sauce.
For the berry sauce,
Heat the butter and olive oil in the skillet.
Add the mushrooms and onions to the skillet and allow to cook until soft.
Add the rosemary, berries and cook for just a few minutes until they start to break down.
Stir in salt and pepper to taste and the balsamic vinegar.
Serve over the pork.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
g
|
Calories:
105
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
14
g
|
Protein:
2
g
|
Fat:
5
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
3
g
|
Cholesterol:
4
mg
|
Sodium:
380
mg
|
Fiber:
3
g
|
Sugar:
8
g