Center Loin Pork with Mushrooms

Maybe it’s the subtle woodsy flavor of fresh mushrooms or the unmistakable taste of the mellow Swiss cheese. Whatever it is that gives this satisfying sauce its rich body it sets just the right tone for the center loin pork underneath.

Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 5 Minutes
Cooking Time: 20 Minutes

Ingredients:

4 Smithfield Lean Generation boneless pork center loin chops 1 1/2-inch thick
1 1/2 t. vegetable oil
2 c. sliced fresh mushrooms
3/4 c. chicken broth
4 t. cornstarch
1/4 t. dried tarragon crushed
1 ounce slice process Swiss cheese torn
1 T. dry white wine

Steps:

Preheat a browning dish on HIGH (100% power) for 5 minutes. Add oil; swirl to coat. Add pork chops. Cover with lid and micro-cook on HIGH (100% power) for 3 minutes. Turn meat over; rotate dish a half turn. Cover and micro-cook on HIGH (100% power) for 3 to 5 minutes more. Remove meat from dish; place on serving dish. Do not drain juices. Cover meat tightly with foil; let stand about 10 minutes while preparing sauce. Add mushrooms to browning dish. Cover and micro-cook on HIGH (100% power) for 2 minutes. Remove dish from oven. In a 2-c. microwave-safe measuring c. combine broth cornstarch and tarragon. Micro-cook broth mixture on HIGH (100% power) for 3 to 4 minutes stirring twice until thickened and bubbly. Stir in cheese until melted; stir in wine. Add broth mixture to browning dish with mushrooms. Micro-cook uncovered on HIGH (100% power) for about 2 minutes or until sauce is heated through. Serve mushroom sauce with pork chops.

Cuisine:

American

Type of Dish:

Entree

Smithfield Product:

Portioned Pork

Serving Suggestions:

Serve with sweet pea pods and lightly steamed matchstick carrots.

Nutritional information:

Per 3oz. serving:
Calories: 263
Sodium: 303 mg
Protein: 26 g
Cholesterol: 83 mg
Fat: 10 g

Recipe and photo courtesy of National Pork Board. For more information about Pork. The Other White Meat®, visit our website www.otherwhitemeat.com