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.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 105kcal
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: 1g | Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 380mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g
