Description
Roasted Pork melts in your mouth with tender, juicy goodness straight from the kitchen. Seasoned simply and baked to perfection, this classic dish brings comfort and satisfaction to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 pork chops
Produce:
- 2 cups red grapes
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh rosemary
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 cup red wine
- ½ cup chicken broth
- kosher salt
- a few cracks black pepper
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400°F. Place a large cast iron skillet inside the oven while it preheats to ensure an evenly hot cooking surface.
- Coat 4 thick-cut pork chops with 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil. Sprinkle each chop with 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon ground coriander, ½ teaspoon granulated garlic, and several cracks of black pepper.
- Carefully remove the scorching hot cast iron skillet from the oven. Sear the seasoned pork chops for 2-3 minutes on each side until a golden-brown crust forms.
- Return the skillet with seared pork chops to the 400°F oven. Roast for 8-10 minutes until the internal temperature reaches exactly 145°F using a meat thermometer.
- While the pork roasts, slice 2 cups of red grapes in half. Sauté the grapes with 2-3 tablespoons fresh rosemary in a separate skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes.
- Pour 1 cup red wine, ½ cup chicken broth, and 1 tablespoon brown sugar into the grape skillet. Simmer and reduce the liquid for 5-6 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Remove pork chops from the oven and let them rest for 3-4 minutes. Drizzle the reduced grape and rosemary sauce over the top before serving.
Notes
- Cast iron creates an amazing sear, so make sure the pan is scorching hot before adding the pork chops.
- Let the pork rest for 5-10 minutes after cooking to keep the meat juicy and allow internal temperature to stabilize.
- Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking, which dries out the pork.
- For a lower-carb option, skip the brown sugar in the sauce and use a touch of balsamic vinegar instead for depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 298 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg