Pork Chops With Blackberry Port Sauce

Ingredients

• •3 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• •2 cups blackberries
• •¾ cup blueberry juice
• •¾ cup chicken broth
• •2 teaspoons cornstarch
• •2 teaspoons thyme
• •1 teaspoon olive oil
• •½ teaspoon pepper
• •4 ounces pork loin chops
• •¾ cup port wine
• •½ teaspoon salt
• •2 medium shallots
• •2 teaspoons water

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Method

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1. 1Season chops with salt and pepper.
2. 2Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
3. 3Add chops and cook 2 to 3 minutes a side.
4. 4Remove and set aside.
5. 5Add remaining teaspoon to skillet, add shallots and thyme and saute for about a minute, add port, juice, broth and vinegar. Bring to a boil. Be sure to scrape crisp bits from the bottom of the skillet. Cook, stirring regularly, for about 5 minutes. It should reduce by about 1/
6. 6Mix cornstarch and water and add to the sauce. Stir and cook until thickened. Reduce heat to low and add blackberries. Simmer until berries are warmed through. Return chops to the skillet and turn to coat.
7. 7Serve immediately.