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Pork Marsala

For an effortless spin on chicken marsala, switch things up with boneless pork chops and make this delicious Pork Marsala. Seared to perfection and simmered in a glossy sauce teeming with golden-brown mushrooms and marsala wine. Dinner in twenty minutes with a hint of elegance.
Course Main Course
Cuisine French, Italian
Keyword Pork Marsala
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 248kcal

Ingredients

Pork Marsala:

  • 4 (4 oz. each) 453 g boneless pork loin chops, 1/2" thick, trimmed of fat
  • salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 3 tsps. (15 ml) olive oil divided
  • 1 package (8-10 oz.) (227-284 g) sliced cremini or white mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup (40 g) shallot, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp. (0.46 g) dried thyme or 1-1/2 tsps. fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup (80 ml) dry Marsala wine, (not sweet)*
  • 1 tsp. (4 g) cornstarch

Instructions

Pork Marsala:

  • Evenly season pork chops, on both sides, with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper.
    4 (4 oz. each) 453 g boneless pork loin chops, 1/2" thick, trimmed of fat, salt and freshly ground pepper
  • In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil on medium for 1 minute. Add chops and cook 6 minutes or until browned on the outside and still slightly pink in the center, turning over once. Transfer chops to a platter; keep warm.
    3 tsps. (15 ml) olive oil
  • In the same skillet, heat remaining oil for 1 minute. Add mushrooms, shallot and thyme; cook 5 minutes or until mushrooms are browned and shallot is softened. Add broth and wine to mushroom mixture; cook 2 minutes. Mix cornstarch with 1 teaspoon cold water and add it slowly to the mushroom sauce while stirring. Place chops on plates and top with wine sauce.
    1 package (8-10 oz.) (227-284 g) sliced cremini or white mushrooms, 1/4 cup (40 g) shallot, chopped, 1/2 tsp. (0.46 g) dried thyme, 1/2 cup (120 ml) low-sodium chicken broth, 1/3 cup (80 ml) dry Marsala wine, (not sweet)*, 1 tsp. (4 g) cornstarch
  • Serve with asparagus or steamed green beans, maybe a side salad and rice.

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Notes

*Read notes in post above about selecting the right type of Marsala wine.
 
Nutrition information is only an estimation and variation will occur based on the ingredients/brands you use. 

Nutrition

Serving: 232g | Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2.6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 258mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3.5g | Vitamin A: 0.2IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1.4mg