Fontina Pork Chops With Marsala Mushroom Gravy Recipes

FONTINA PORK CHOPS WITH MARSALA MUSHROOM GRAVY

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cut bacon into 1/2 inch pieces, fry the bacon and set aside on paper towels. Trim any excess fat from the chops. Season well with granulated garlic, onion powder, salt and pepper.
• Dip the chops into the beaten egg, then press all sides in the bread crumbs until thoroughly coated.
• Heat the oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Place the breaded chops in the pan and cook on each side for about for about 4 to 5 minutes, or until golden on the outside, and juices run clear. Time will vary depending on the thickness of the chops. Transfer to a plate, and set aside.
• Drain oil leaving about 2 tablespoons in the skillet. Add the mushrooms, cook about 5 minutes. Add garlic. Reduce heat to low and simmer until mushrooms are tender and lightly brown, 5 to 8 more minutes.
• Then remove the cooked mushrooms, and set aside. Add the Marsala to the hot pan. Bring to a simmer and cook until the liquid has reduced to about 1/4 cup.
• Add 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1/2 cup of the chicken broth, and pour into the reduced Marsala. Slowly add the rest of the chicken broth in while stirring. Return to a simmer and cook until mixture starts to thicken. (If it looks like it's getting too thick you can add a little milk or heavy cream to get the consistency you like)
• Add salt and pepper and return the mushroom mixture to the pan. Return the pork chops back to the skillet and sprinkle the fontina cheese on top. Cover to allow the the cheese to melt for a minute. Spoon the sauce over the chops, garnish with bacon and parsley.

FONTINA PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• For the pork chops: Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Trim any excess fat from the chops. Season with salt and pepper. Dip the chops into the beaten egg, then into the bread crumbs until thoroughly coated. Allow to sit for about 10 minutes so the crumb mixture adheres properly. Heat the olive oil in an oven-proof pan (I used a 12" cast iron). Place the breaded chops in the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Note: If not breading, brown the chops on both sides (stove top) then continue to the next step.
• Place the pan in the oven and cook until the pork chops are fully cooked. Time will vary depending on the thickness of the chops, about 12-15 minutes in the oven.
• For the sauce: Prepare the sauce while the chops are cooking. Heat olive oil in a pan. Add the mushrooms and prosciutto. Cook for 8-9 minutes, until the mushrooms are tender and lightly browned.
• Add the garlic. Cook for another minute or two. Then removed the cooked mushrooms, prosciutto, and garlic and set aside. Add the marsala to the hot pan. Bring to a simmer and cook until the liquid has reduced to about 1/4 cup. Add the chicken broth. Return to a simmer and cook until a little more than 1 cup of liquid remains.
• Place the cornstarch in a small bowl. Spoon a few tablespoons of the hot liquid into the cornstarch and stir until combined. (Dissolving the cornstarch in a small amount of liquid before adding to the sauce will help to prevent lumps from forming.) Then, add the cornstarch mixture to the pan and simmer for another minute or two to thicken. Return the mushroom mixture to the pan and simmer for a minute to reheat.
• To serve: Upon removing the pork chops from the oven, sprinkle over the fontina cheese. Allow the pork chops to rest and the cheese to melt for a couple minutes. Then spoon the sauce over the chops and serve.