Chocolate and roasted poblano sauce

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonOlive oil
½cupRoasted poblanos, peeled,
Seeded, and chopped
½cupRoasted onions, peeled and
Chopped
2tablespoonsMinced shallots
1tablespoonMinced garlic
Essence
3cupsChicken stock
¼cupMelted semi-sweet chocolate
3tablespoonsHeavy cream

Directions

In a sauce pan, heat the olive oil. When the oil is hot, saute the poblanos, onions, shallots, and garlic, for 2-3 minutes. Season with Essence. Stir in the stock, bring to a boil and cook over high heat for 15 minutes. Whisk in the chocolate and cream, continue simmering for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and puree in a blender. Return sauce to the heat and season with salt and pepper.

To plate: spoon the sauce on the bottom of the plate. Place the julienned sweet potato in the center of the sauce. Lay the chops against the potatoes with their bones crossing. Garnish with green onions, red and yellow peppers. Yield: 2 cups

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