Brandy Chops De Pere

Tasty, easy to prepare, brandy recipe for boneless pork chops. Best with 1" thick chops, a leafy spinach salad with walnuts, rasberry vinaigrette dressing with a dash of balsimic vinegar, and a glass of dark earthy Merlot. One of my favorite discoveries.

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30 minutes Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 25 minutes

314 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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4 servings suggest servings

Ingredients

4	each	pork chops, centre cut	Boneless - 1 Inch Thick
2	cups	baby spinach	Raw/Fresh Coursely Chopped
2	cups	chicken broth	4 bouillon cubes in water, microwave 2 - 3 min
2	cups	egg noodles	Use No-Yoke for low cholesterol fat free.
1/2	cup	brandy
1/2	cup	sour cream	Use fat-free/lite for low-fat.
1/4	cup	scallions, spring or green onions	Or shallots. Coursely chopped.
2	tablespoons	butter	Use Smart Balance for low-fat, trans fat free.
2	tablespoons	olive oil	Use Enova for lowest fat.
2	tablespoons	chives	Freeze dried chopped.
1/4	teaspoon	salt
1/2	teaspoon	garlic powder
1/4	cup	parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated	Optional - as topping - if desired.

Directions

Pre-heat oven to 200 degrees, spread olive oil in bottom of cake pan or large ceramic baking dish. Sprinkle chives into oil, place pan in oven.

Melt butter in 12 inch skillet with high sides, medium high heat. Add onions, 1/2 of the brandy, and chops to skillet. Cover and cook until lightly browned. Turn and add salt and garlic to top of chops. Cook until 90% done and bottom is lightly browned.

Remove chops from skillet and place them in the pan (or dish) in the oven, garlic side up to keep them warm until serving.

Add chicken broth, spinach, remainder of brandy and egg noodles to skillet. Cover and cook over medium high heat until gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10-15 minutes until noodles are al dente.

Stir in sour creme. Pour mixture over chops and serve. Add the Parmesan or Romano cheese as a topping if desired.