Pork Chops with Raspberry Sauce Recipe

This recipe serves 4 people and combines juicy pork chops with a tangy raspberry sauce. Its simple to prepare, full of flavor, and perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

• teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
• teaspoon dried sage, crushed
• teaspoon salt
• teaspoon pepper
• 4 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• cup seedless raspberry jam
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 200F (95C).
2. In a small bowl, combine the dried thyme, sage, salt, and pepper. Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the pork chops.
3. Heat the butter and olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the pork chops and cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 145F (63C). This should take around 4 to 5 minutes per side.
4. Transfer the cooked pork chops to an oven-safe plate and place them in the preheated oven to keep warm.
5. In the same skillet, combine the raspberry jam, orange juice, and white wine vinegar. Stir well and bring the mixture to a boil.
6. Let the sauce cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until it has reduced to your desired consistency. Keep in mind that the sauce will thicken as it cools.
7. Once the sauce is ready, spoon it onto a serving plate in a small pool. Top with the warm pork chops.
8. If desired, garnish with fresh thyme sprigs for a burst of color and flavor.

Note:

You can substitute 1 teaspoon of minced fresh herbs for every teaspoon of dried herbs used in this recipe.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

• Calories: 113
• Total Fat: 6g (8% DV)
• Saturated Fat: 2g (12% DV)
• Cholesterol: 8mg (3% DV)
• Sodium: 167mg (7% DV)
• Total Carbohydrate: 15g (5% DV)
• Dietary Fiber: 0g (1% DV)
• Total Sugars: 13g
• Protein: 0g
• Vitamin C: 5mg (5% DV)
• Calcium: 9mg (1% DV)
• Iron: 0mg (2% DV)
• Potassium: 23mg (0% DV)