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Savory Pork Skewers with Rich Gravy: A Winter Comfort Delight 🍖✨
City Chicken (But It’s Not Chicken!) Recipe 🍽️
Description:
Ultimate winter comfort food that warms the soul! A cherished favorite in our household, especially when paired with creamy garlic mashed potatoes and a side of Chunky Cinnamon Applesauce. Originally sourced from a ’98 Taste of Home Magazine, this recipe delivers hearty satisfaction with every bite. Note: If you prefer less saltiness, consider swapping garlic salt for garlic powder and opting for reduced-sodium chicken broth.
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Recipe Category: Pork
- Keywords: Meat, Weeknight, Stove Top, < 4 Hours
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 795.4
- Fat Content: 56.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 20.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 182.5mg
- Sodium Content: 1591.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 21g
- Fiber Content: 1.3g
- Sugar Content: 1g
- Protein Content: 48g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | Boneless pork |
| 1/2 cup | All-purpose flour |
| 1/2 tsp | Pepper |
| 1/4 cup | Butter |
| 1/4 cup | Margarine |
| 3 cups | Chicken broth |
| 1 cup | Water |
| (Optional) | |
| 1 tsp | Garlic salt or powder |
| 1 packet | Onion soup mix |
Instructions:
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Prepare Pork:
- Thread chunks of pork onto small wooden skewers (optional).
- Alternatively, if skipping skewers, ensure pork chunks are ready for cooking.
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Coat Pork:
- On a plate, combine flour, garlic salt (if using), and pepper.
- Roll pork kabobs or loose chunks in the flour mixture until evenly coated.
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Heat Skillet:
- In a large skillet, heat butter and margarine over medium heat until melted and sizzling.
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Brown Pork:
- Add the coated pork to the skillet, turning frequently to ensure even browning.
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Drain Excess Fat:
- Once pork is nicely browned, remove excess fat by draining it from the skillet.
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Season and Simmer:
- Sprinkle onion soup mix evenly over the browned pork.
- Pour chicken broth and water into the skillet.
- Bring the mixture to a very low boil.
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Simmer:
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the pork simmer gently for approximately 1 hour, or until tender.
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Thicken Gravy:
- Once pork is tender, remove it from the skillet and keep it warm.
- To make the gravy, thicken the pan juices using your preferred method (e.g., cornstarch slurry or roux) until desired consistency is achieved.
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Serve:
- Plate the tender pork and generously ladle the savory gravy over the top.
- Serve hot alongside creamy garlic mashed potatoes and Chunky Cinnamon Applesauce for a truly comforting meal.
Enjoy this hearty dish that’s sure to become a staple in your winter repertoire! 🍲🥔🍎
