DINNER TONIGHT IS PORK AND MUSHROOM SAUCE ENJOY DAN:

PORK CENTER CUT WITH MUSHROOM SAUCE by CHEF DAN:

Serves 2

INGREDIENTS:

CHOPS:

2 boneless pork center cut 1-inch thick

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon butter

1/4-teaspoon EACH garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper

MUSHROOM SAUCE:

1 tablespoon butter

1 onion, diced

1 garlic clove, minced

10 ounces baby portabella mushrooms, sliced 1/2-inch thick

1/2-can (6 Oz) cream of mushroom soup

1 teaspoon fresh thyme

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1/4-cup white wine or sherry

1/4- EACH teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper

DIRECTIONS: CHOPS:

1.  Heat oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.

2.  Rub pork loin with garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper.

3.  Brown pork 3 minutes on each side, flip half through.

4.  Set aside.

MUSHROOM SAUCE:

1.  Melt butter over medium-heat; add onion, garlic and sauté 4-5 minutes.

2.  Add mushrooms and sauté for 8-10 minutes.

3.  Add thyme, lemon juice, wine/sherry, simmer for 5 minutes.

4.  Stir in mushroom soup, salt & pepper.

5.  Add pork to mushroom sauce.

6.   Cover and cook 10-12 minutes,

ENJOY DAN:   BON-APPETITE!!   (Serve with couscous)