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I was honestly a little leery of this recipe from Bon Appetit at first, even though I love thick pork chops and mint juleps happen to be one of my favorite drinks in the world. But I worried the two great elements wouldn't combine in a meaningful way. Would it taste like anything other than a gimmick?
It turns out the mint julep name is sort of a misnomer. Sure it contains bourbon and mint, but the beef broth adds some meatiness and a sprinkle of allspice on the chops helps balance the sweetness. The result isn't quite as stunning as the pork chops with maple syrup I wrote about last week, but that doesn't make it any less delicious. Once again, only thick-cut pork chops will do here.
Recipe Facts
Ingredients
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1/2 cup beef broth
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6 tablespoons bourbon
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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1/4 teaspoon white wine vinegar
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2 thick-cut pork chops
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Ground allspice
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1 tablespoon butter
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1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
Directions
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Combine the broth, sugar, vinegar, and half of the bourbon in a small pan. Turn the heat to medium and cook until the sugar melts. Turn off the heat and set side.
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Dry the chops off with some paper towels, and then season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of allspice on each side.
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Add the butter to a large skillet set over medium-high heat. When melted, toss in the chops. Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes a side, until cooked through. Set the chops aside on a plate.
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Pour in the broth and bourbon mixture. Cook over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add the rest of the bourbon, turn the heat to medium-high and cook, stirring often, until the mixture coats the back of a spoon. Turn off the heat, and add the mint.
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Serve the sauce over the chops.
Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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479 | Calories |
21g | Fat |
6g | Carbs |
46g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 2 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 479 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 21g | 27% |
Saturated Fat 9g | 43% |
Cholesterol 151mg | 50% |
Sodium 350mg | 15% |
Total Carbohydrate 6g | 2% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
Total Sugars 5g | |
Protein 46g | |
Vitamin C 0mg | 2% |
Calcium 28mg | 2% |
Iron 2mg | 9% |
Potassium 650mg | 14% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |