Pork Chops with Cherries paired with Apollos Praise Gamay Noir

Rehydrating dried cherries in hot water turns them plump and juicy—exactly what you want scattered throughout a rosemary-scented pan sauce for thick-cut pork chops. Don’t be tempted to go for boneless chops; a dish this simple and flavorful calls for a heavy-hitting bone-in situation.

Ingredients:
• ⅓ cup dried tart cherries
• 2 1"–1¼"-thick bone-in pork chops (10–12 oz. each) OR 4 Smaller Bone in Chops
• Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
• 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• large shallot, thinly sliced or 1/2 small Red Onion (I used red onion)
• 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter, divided
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
• 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• 2 sprigs rosemary

Directions:
Step 1: Combine ⅓ cup dried tart cherries and ½ cup hot water in a small bowl. Let sit to rehydrate while you cook the pork.

Step 2: Pat two 1"–1¼"-thick bone-in pork chops (10–12 oz. each) dry with paper towels. Season generously on both sides with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper. Sprinkle 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour evenly over both sides of each chop; press in gently to coat lightly.

Step 3: Heat 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Shake off any excess flour and cook pork chops until deep golden brown underneath, about 5 minutes. Turn and cook until deep golden brown on other side and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 135°, about 3-5 minutes, depending on thickness of chops. Transfer to a plate. Let pan cool slightly.

Step 4: Combine 1 large shallot or 1/2 a red onion, thinly sliced, and 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter in same pan and cook over medium heat, stirring often, until shallot is softened, about 2 minutes. Add 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard, 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar, and reserved cherries with their liquid. Cook, stirring constantly, until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Add 2 sprigs rosemary and cook, stirring often, until sauce thickens further and is homogeneous, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, add remaining 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, and vigorously stir to combine. Taste sauce and season with salt and pepper.

Step 5: Nestle pork chops back into sauce in pan, cover and let sit for 5 min to let flavors meld. To serve, spoon some sauce over each chop.

Paired with Apollo's Praise Gamay Noir
Adapted from Bon Appetit Nov 2025

Pork Chops with Cherries paired with Apollos Praise Gamay Noir

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