Pork Chops in Tomato Sauce with Bacon Pea Polenta


Ingredients:
3 Tbs EVOO
4 (1 inch thick) Bone-in Pork chops
S&P
3 Garlic cloves rough chop
1 bunch scallions cut into 1 in. pieces ( I just used 3 whole scallions)
4 strips of smoky bacon chopped
2 Tbs white (or red) wine vinegar
2 Tbs brown sugar
1 (28 oz) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
1 1/2 C chicken stock
1 1/2 C milk
1 (10 oz) package frozen peas
1 C quick-cooking polenta (we added more to thicken it up more)
1 C grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (I just used regular Parmesan)


NOTE: After chops are taken out be sure to look at the next step in bold and start that step
at the same time so you can have it all done at the same time.


Place large skillet over medium-high heat with 2 tbs of EVOO.
Season the pork chops with salt and pepper and sear them in
the hot pan until they're golden brown both sides, about 3 min. per side.
Once they are golden, remove the chops to a plate and cover with foil. If
you are like me and ran out of foil just toss them in the microwave to keep them warm!
In the same pan add the garlic and scallions cook 3 to 4 min. or until the scallions begin to get tender.


While the scallions are cooking heat 1 tbs of EVOO in a medium pot over medium heat.

Once hot add the chopped bacon and cook until crispy, 5 to 6 min.


Once the scallions are tender, add the vinegar, brown sugar, and tomatoes to the pan.
Bring the sauce up to a bubble and return the pork chops to the pan. Finish cooking
the pork chops in the sauce, 3 to 4 min.


When the bacon is crispy, remove it from the pot with a slotted spoon and reserve. Pour
off all but 1 Tbs of the goodness left, add the chicken stock, milk, and peas to the pot, and bring
everything up to a bubble. Whisking constantly, gradually add the polenta to the pan and cook, still whisking, until the polenta has thickened up, 2 to 3 min. Season polenta with salt and pepper to taste and stir in the Parmigiano-Reggiano and reserved bacon.


Serve polenta alongside the chops and top with the tomato sauce.
SERVES 4

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