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Pork Chops With Fennel And Caper Sauce Recipe

Giada De Laurentiis's recipe for succulent pork chops, pan-seared to perfection and bathed in a vibrant fennel and caper sauce. This easy-to-follow recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor in under an hour. Impress your family and friends with this delicious and elegant meal!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 579.9 kcal
Protein 105g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Pork Chops With Fennel And Caper Sauce

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How to Make Pork Chops With Fennel And Caper Sauce

  1. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over high heat. Once hot, add the pork chops and sear for 4 minutes per side, until nicely browned.
  3. Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set aside, loosely tented with foil.
  4. Add the sliced fennel and shallots to the skillet and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, until softened and lightly browned.
  5. Pour in the white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.
  6. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and stir to combine.
  7. Return the pork chops to the skillet, nestling them among the fennel and tomatoes. Ensure they are mostly submerged in the pan juices.
  8. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 12-15 minutes, or until the pork is cooked through and the fennel is tender. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
  9. Transfer the pork chops to a serving platter and keep warm.
  10. To make the sauce, stir in the lemon zest, remaining parsley, capers, and 3/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper into the skillet.
  11. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  12. Spoon the sauce generously over the pork chops and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

31 g

Sugar

22g

Fat

37g

Carbs

6g

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