Pork Loin Braised in Milk
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes | 🥘 Yield: 4 servings
Description:
Indulge in the velvety richness of this succulent pork loin braised in milk, luxuriating in its creamy gravy. Elevate your dining experience with a side of crackled red skin potatoes, and revel in the fact that this delectable dish can be prepared for under $5.00.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 boneless pork chops
- Coarse salt, to taste
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 2 cups milk
- 5 sprigs thyme
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions:
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Preparation: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
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Season the Pork: Sprinkle the pork chops with coarse salt and freshly ground pepper on both sides.
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Sear the Pork: Place the seasoned pork chops in the skillet and cook for approximately three minutes on each side, or until the meat is beautifully browned.
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Transfer to Baking Sheet: Once the pork chops are browned, remove them from the skillet and transfer them to a baking sheet.
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Drain Fat: Drain excess fat from the skillet, then return it to the stove over low heat.
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Return Pork to Skillet: Place the seared pork chops back into the skillet, and add the milk and thyme sprigs.
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Simmer: Increase the heat to high, bringing the milk to a boil. Once boiling, cover the skillet and reduce the heat to low, allowing the pork to simmer gently for 22 minutes.
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Turn and Simmer: After 22 minutes, turn the pork chops over and continue to simmer for an additional 22 minutes. Ensure the heat remains on low throughout this process.
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Keep Warm: Once the pork is tender and cooked through, transfer it to a serving platter and cover it to keep warm.
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Prepare Gravy: Return the skillet to medium heat, bringing the pan juices to a boil.
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Thicken Gravy: In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth. Pour this mixture into the skillet, whisking continuously to combine. Allow the gravy to come to a boil for just one minute, thickening to your desired consistency.
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Serve: For a smooth gravy, you can use a food processor to puree it. Alternatively, if you prefer a rustic texture, simply serve the gravy as is, generously poured over the tender pork chops.
Nutritional Information per Serving:
- Calories: 432.3
- Fat: 24.1g
- Saturated Fat: 8.2g
- Cholesterol: 141mg
- Sodium: 149mg
- Carbohydrates: 7.5g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Sugar: 0g
- Protein: 43.9g
Recipe Tags:
Meat, Weeknight, Stove Top, < 4 Hours, Inexpensive
