CHAMPAGNE CHOPS

Serves 4
• 8 boneless pork center loin chops, about 1/2-inch thick • 2 tablespoons flour • 1/2 teaspoon salt • Dash white pepper • 1 teaspoon butter, melted • 1 teaspoon olive oil • 3/4 cup champagne or dry white wine • 1/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms • 1/2 cup heavy cream
Cooking Directions Combine flour, salt and pepper. Lightly dredge chops in flour mixture.
Heat oil and butter over medium-high heat in nonstick skillet; add chops and brown about 2 minutes on each side.
Lower heat to medium-low and add champagne; cook about 4-5 minutes.
Remove chops, set aside and keep warm.
Add mushrooms and cream to skillet; cook over low heat, stirring constantly, just until thickened.
Return chops to pan, cook just to reheat and serve immediately.
Serving Suggestions Make tonight a special occasion with these elegant but easy chops. Serve with asparagus spears and French bread. Salut!
Nutrition Facts Calories 440 calories; Protein 46 grams; Fat 22 grams; Sodium 660 milligrams; Cholesterol 175 milligrams; Saturated Fat 11 grams; Carbohydrates 5 grams; Fiber 0 grams Recipe and photo courtesy of National Pork Board. For more information about The Other White Meat, visit TheOtherWhiteMeat.com
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