Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 3 sprigs Fresh thyme
- 1 cup heavy cream
- pepper
- 900 grams pork chops
- salt
- 1 medium shallot, minced
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 12 large garlic cloves, all about the same size, and peeled but left whole
Ready In 45 Minutes
Servings: 4
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
- In a small sauce pan melt the butter over medium-low heat and cook the shallots until softened, about 5 minutes.
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EQUIPMENT:
- Length: 5 minutes
Step 2
- Add the wine, thyme and a generous teaspoon salt. Raise the heat to medium and simmer until the liquid is reduced to 2 tablespoons. Stir in the heavy cream and the buttermilk and all the garlic cloves.Return to a bare simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is completely tender, 40 to 45 minutes.
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INGREDIENTS:
- Length: 40 minutes
Step 3
- Transfer the garlic mixture to a blender and puree until very smooth, about 1 minute. Return the garlic sauce to the saucepan. It should be thick enough to cover the back of a wooden spoon but easy to pour. Set aside covered to keep warm.Preheat oven to 375.Salt and pepper generously the pork chops. In a large skillet over medium high heat add the oil. When hot add the chops and sear them on each side. 2minutes each sides.
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EQUIPMENT:
- Length: 3 minutes
Step 4
- Remove from the stove and place in the hot oven. Cook for 3 minutes at 375 then lower the heat to 300 for another 5 minutes. The chops need to be springy to the touch and golden brown on the outside.
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EQUIPMENT:
- Length: 8 minutes