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58 deliciously healthy dinners 58 deliciously healthy dinners pork chops in warm cherry sauce Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes the rich, savory sauce makes this an elegant dish 4 bone-in center-cut pork chops (about 5 oz each) ¼ tsp salt 1 / 8 tsp ground black pepper 2 tsp olive oil, divided into 1½ tsp and ½ tsp portions 1 C onion, diced 1 C dry red wine 1 tsp dried tarragon 1 C dried cherries, either sweet Bing or tart (or substitute another dried fruit such as raisins, figs, or prunes) 1 Trim visible fat from pork chops. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. 2 In a large nonstick pan, warm 1½ teaspoons of oil over high heat. When pan is hot, brown chops on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Remove chops from pan. Set aside. 3 Over medium heat, add remaining ½ teaspoon of oil and diced onion. Cook and stir until onion softens, about 5 minutes. 4 Add red wine. Cook and stir 1 minute to loosen the flavorful brown bits and mix them into the sauce. 5 Add tarragon and cherries. Cook and stir 1 minute to blend. 6 Return pork chops and any juices to pan. Cover. Simmer 9 minutes to thicken sauce and until pork chops are fully cooked (to a minimum internal temperature of 160 °F). 7 Serve immediately. Tip: Try serving over a whole grain such as Kasha With Bell Pepper Confetti (on page 122) and Cinnamon-Glazed Baby Carrots (on page 113). yield: 4 servings serving size: 5 oz pork, ¼ C cherry sauce each serving provides: calories 374 total fat 7 g saturated fat 2 g cholesterol 98 mg sodium 237 mg total fiber 4 g protein 34 g carbohydrates 31 g potassium 655 mg