Pork Chops Calvados

* Exported from MasterCook *

Pork Chops Calvados

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Ham/Pork Liquor
Pork Mc

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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6 1"thick loin pork chops
-well trimmed
1/4 c Unsalted butter
1/4 t Salt
1/4 t Ground pepper
2 1/2 c Gruyere cheese,finely grated
2 T Dijon mustard
1/2 c Heavy cream, divided
1/4 c Plus 2T. Calvados brandy
Or any apple flavored brandy
2 T Chopped fresh parsley

Saute' pork chops until browned in melted butter in an oven proof skillet
over medium heat. Sprinkle chops with salt and pepper; cover and bake in a
350 degree oven for 45 minutes. Combine cheese, Dijon mustard and 4
Tbl. of heavy cream; spread mixture evenly over pork chops. Broil 5-6 "
from heat, remove from oven immediately when cheese is lightly browned.
Remove pork chops from skillet to a serving platter (keep warm), reserving
all drippings in skillet. Add Calados brandy to dripping in skillet;
cook over fairly high heat, deglazing skillet by scraping particles that
cling to the bottom. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add remaining heavy cream
and continue cooking, while stirring constantly until slightly thickened.
Pour sauce over pork chops and sprinkle with paprika and parsley. From
the recipe files of suzy@gannett.infi.net

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