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PORK CHOPS WITH POTATOES AND GREEN BEANS by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

4 pork chops (8oz) each

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 red onion, diced

12 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed and cut on the bias in 2-inch pieces

1-1/2pounds gourmet specialty potato medley, scrubbed and halved

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 (14.5oz) can diced tomatoes with juice

1/2-cup white zinfandel or red wine

1/4-cup brown sugar

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

2 fresh spring’s fresh parsley

2 fresh springs lemon thyme

Salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1.     Rinse the chops in cold water and pat dry, with paper towels.

2.     Rub the chops with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and half the minced garlic.

3.     Season with 1 teaspoon each salt and black pepper.

4.     Rub over both sides of the pork chops.

5.     Place 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-heat.

6.     Add pork chops and sear both sides 2-4 minutes per side.

7.     Remove the chops and set aside on a plate.

8.     Add to the skillet the onions, and garlic, cook stirring occasionally for about 5-6 minutes.

9.     Add green beans, potatoes, and tomatoes, stirring occasionally for about 12-14 minutes.

10.                         Return pork chops to pan and, adding wine, brown sugar and Dijon mustard simmering until heated through.

11.                        Season with salt and pepper.

12.                        Top with fresh, parsley and thyme.

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