Pork chops calvados

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
61\"thick loin pork chops well trimmed
¼cupUnsalted butter
¼teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonGround pepper
cupGruyere cheese,finely grated
2tablespoonsDijon mustard
½cupHeavy cream, divided
¼cupPlus 2T. Calvados brandy
Or any apple flavored brandy
2tablespoonsChopped fresh parsley

Directions

Saute' pork chops until browned in melted butter in an oven proof skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle chops with salt and pepper; cover and bake in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes.

Combine cheese, Dijon mustard and 4 Tbl. of heavy cream; spread mixture evenly over pork chops. Broil 5-6" from heat, remove from oven immediately when cheese is lightly browned. Remove pork chops from skillet to a serving platter (keep warm), reserving all drippings in skillet.

Add Calados brandy to dripping in skillet; cook over fairly high heat, deglazing skillet by scraping particles that cling to the bottom.

Reduce heat to medium-low. Add remaining heavy cream and continue cooking, while stirring constantly until slightly thickened.

Pour sauce over pork chops and sprinkle with paprika and parsley.

From the recipe files of suzy@...