Cooking in Augusta

Black Cherry Pork Chops

WHAT YOU NEED:

2 tblsp vegetable oil
4 (8 oZ) bone-in pork chops
seasoning - salt and pepper
1/4 cp butter
3/4 cp sliced shallots
1 1/2 cps fresh black cherries, pitted and halved
2 tblsps red wine (table is fine)
1/4 cp beef stock
1/4 tsp dried rosemary leaves, crumbled

HOW YOU DO IT:
Oven to 350 degrees F
Prepare baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat
Season the pork chops with salt and pepper
Brown pork chops in the hot oil (should be about 120 seconds each side)
Place the pork chops on baking sheet.
Bake until the pork chops are no longer pink in the center (about 20 minutes).
While baking, melt butter in the same skillet over medium heat
Stir in shallot & cherries
Cook until the shallot has begun to soften, about 120 seconds
Mix in the red wine and beef stock and simmer
Season with rosemary, and simmer until the sauce has reduced and thickened.
Season to taste with salt & pepper before pouring over the pork chops to serve.

Alas you have a great Southern piece of meat for your dinner in Augusta, Georgia or anywhere