Recipe: Grilled Pork Chops with Brandy Mushroom Sauce
Description: Chops and Shrooms is what's for dinner...enjoy these chops for any occassion. Grill, pan sear bake or broil. This sauce is so good on pork tenderloin or any protein.  A must try!!! Cooking with Passion, sw!
Ingredients: [{"text": "PORK LOIN CHOPS"}, {"text": "4 - pork loin chops, bone-in (1 1/2 inch thick)"}, {"text": "1/4 cup(s) olive oil, extra virgin"}, {"text": "1 tablespoon(s) sage, dried"}, {"text": "2 teaspoon(s) granulated garlic"}, {"text": "2 teaspoon(s) hickory salt"}, {"text": "1 tablespoon(s) black pepper,"}, {"text": "EASY BRANDY MUSHROOM SAUCE"}, {"text": "2 package(s) brown gravy packet"}, {"text": "3 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin"}, {"text": "8 ounce(s) portabella mushrooms, sliced"}, {"text": "2 teaspoon(s) dry thyme"}, {"text": "2 medium onions, sliced"}, {"text": "1 tablespoon(s) garlic, chopped"}, {"text": "1 tablespoon(s) beef beef base"}, {"text": "1/2 cup(s) brandy/whiskey"}, {"text": "1/2 pint(s) half and half"}, {"text": "1 teaspoon(s) crushed red pepper (optional)"}, {"text": "2 cup(s) water"}]
Instructions: mix ingredients 2-4.  poke holes in the pork loin chops.  rub chops with mariade.  put chops and marinade in a zip lock bag.  marinate in fridge for at least 30 minutes.
preheat oven to 350 degrees.  on a hot grill pan, grill chops for 5 minutes on each side.
cook in oven until internal temperture reaches 145 degrees.  remove, tent and rest chops.  chops will continue to cook.
meanwhile, add evoo to large heated pan.  sauté mushrooms until golden brown.  add onions, garlic  and thyme, sauté until veggies are translucent.
mix brown gravy mix and beef base with the water.  add mixture along with pepper to sautéed veggies.  add brandy and let simmer.  add cream and simmer for an additional minute or so.
plate and serve with your favorite veggie and taters.  sw?!
