Belgian Pork Chops

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 13
Belgian Pork Chops Recipe for Lunch or Dinner
in Pork

Prep

10 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 pork chops
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons plain flour
3 tablespoons oil
4 onions
1/4 pint beer
1/4 pint chicken stock
1 1/2 lbs Brussels sprouts
1 ounce butter
2 teaspoons cornflour ( starch )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
635
Sugar
4g
Fat
44g
Belgian Pork Chops are a comfort food that are popular in Belgium. The pork chops are seared and then roasted in the oven with a beer and chicken stock sauce, which gives them a rich and savory flavor. Brussels sprouts, a nutritious and flavorful side dish, are boiled and tossed with butter to balance out the flavors of this recipe. This dish is perfect for a hearty lunch or dinner, and it's easy to make even for those with little cooking experience.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 220 C or Gas Mark 7.
2.Heat oil in an oven-proof frying pan.
3.Season the pork chops with salt and pepper, then dredge them in flour.
4.Fry the pork chops in the pan until golden brown on both sides, then take them out and set them aside.
5.In the same pan, add more oil if needed and sauté the onions until softened.
6.Add the beer and chicken stock to the pan and let it simmer for a few minutes.
7.Return the pork chops to the pan and pour the sauce over them.
8.Put the pan in the oven and roast for 15-20 minutes until the pork is cooked.
9.While the pork is roasting, trim the Brussels sprouts and cut them into quarters.
10.Boil the Brussels sprouts in a large pot of salted water for 5-7 minutes or until tender. Drain them and toss with butter.
11.Mix the cornflour with a little water to make a paste, then stir it into the saucepan with the pork and onions.
12.Bring the sauce to a boil, stirring constantly until it thickens. Check seasoning and adjust if necessary. Serve the pork chops with Brussels sprouts and sauce.

PROS

This recipe is easy to make and requires only a few basic ingredients.

The pork chops are moist and flavorful, and the beer and chicken stock sauce adds a depth of flavor.

The Brussels sprouts are a nutritious and delicious side dish.

The recipe can easily be doubled or halved to suit your needs.

CONS

The Brussels sprouts may not be to everyone’s liking.

This recipe takes some time to make from scratch.

Some may find the pork chops to be high in fat and calories.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pork is a good source of protein, iron, and vitamin B12.
Brussels sprouts are low in calories and high in fiber, vitamins C and K, and antioxidants. They have been linked to reducing inflammation and improving heart health.

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