The toasted, somewhat bitter, flavor of caramelized garlic is well suited to the fruity and tangy taste of Riesling vinegar in the sauce that accompanies sage and thyme-seasoned pork chops.

Makes 4 servings.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes

Nutritional Information

For 1 serving
Calories: 355
Sodium: 708mg
Fat: 19g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Cholesterol: 76mg
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 28g

Herbed Pork Chops with Caramelized Garlic-Riesling Vinegar Reduction

Ingredients

2 tablespoons oil, divided
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
1 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection 100% Organic Sage, Rubbed
1 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Sicilian Sea Salt
1 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection 100% Organic Thyme Leaves
4 bone-in center-cut pork chops, about 3/4-inch thick
3 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
1 large yellow onion, coarsely chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup Riesling wine vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar

Directions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add garlic; stirring almost constantly, cook about 15 minutes or until garlic is golden brown and dry in texture. Remove from skillet. Set aside.

2. Mix sage, sea salt and thyme in small bowl. Rub on both sides of pork chops.

3. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet on medium-high heat. Add pork chops; cook 8 minutes or until desired doneness, turning once. Remove from skillet; keep warm.

4. Cook and stir carrots and onions in same skillet 10 minutes or until tender-crisp. Stir in broth, vinegar, sugar and caramelized garlic. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 10 minutes or until carrots are tender and liquid is reduced by half. Serve pork chops with vegetables and sauce.