This comforting dish transforms simple center-cut pork chops into a luxurious meal through slow cooking. The meat becomes incredibly tender, absorbing the rich flavors of red wine, savory onions, and aromatic garlic. A topping of toasted walnuts adds a delightful textural contrast and nutty depth to each bite. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual weekend gathering, this recipe balances rustic home-style cooking with elegant flavors. It pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, crusty bread, or steamed green beans to soak up the delicious onion-wine sauce.
Wine Simmered Pork Chops With Walnuts
Description
This comforting dish transforms simple center-cut pork chops into a luxurious meal through slow cooking. The meat becomes incredibly tender, absorbing the rich flavors of red wine, savory onions, and aromatic garlic. A topping of toasted walnuts adds a delightful textural contrast and nutty depth to each bite. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual weekend gathering, this recipe balances rustic home-style cooking with elegant flavors. It pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, crusty bread, or steamed green beans to soak up the delicious onion-wine sauce.Ingredients
Directions
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In a 4-quart or larger electric slow cooker, combine the thinly sliced onion, minced garlic, and 3 tablespoons of the chopped parsley.
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Season the pork chops with fresh ground pepper and dust them lightly with all-purpose flour.
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Arrange the flour-dusted pork chops over the onion mixture in the slow cooker, overlapping them slightly if necessary.
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Pour the dry red wine or beef broth evenly over the pork chops.
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Cover the slow cooker and cook on the low setting for 7 to 8 hours, until the pork is very tender when pierced with a fork.
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About 10 minutes before the pork is finished cooking, spread the coarsely chopped walnuts in a shallow baking pan.
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Toast the walnuts in a 350&# 194;°F (175ðC) oven for 8 to 10 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning. Set aside to cool.
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Carefully lift the pork chops from the slow cooker and place them on a warm serving platter. Keep warm.
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Skim any excess fat from the surface of the onion mixture in the cooker.
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Taste the onion sauce and season with salt to taste.
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Spoon the onion mixture over the pork chops on the platter.
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Sprinkle the toasted walnuts and the remaining 1 tablespoon of parsley over the chops before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 241.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10.0g16%
- Saturated Fat 3.6g18%
- Cholesterol 80.0mg27%
- Sodium 63.0mg3%
- Total Carbohydrate 2.3g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%
- Sugars 1.1g
- Protein 29.3g59%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
If using beef broth instead of wine, add a splash of balsamic vinegar for acidity to balance the richness.
Ensure your slow cooker is large enough to hold the chops in a relatively even layer for best results.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently to maintain tenderness.
