Pork Chops smothered with Fennel and Garlic

== Description ==
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group
This Y-group is international. Good food from all parts of the world. A place where we can share the wonderful food from all over the world.
* Serves 4
== Ingredients ==
* 2 tsp vegetable oil
* 4 center-cut loin chops, 1" thick
* 4 – 8 cloves garlic, peeled and slivered
* 1¼ cups chicken broth
* ⅔ cup dry white wine
* 2 fennel bulbs, trimmed, quartered, cut into very thin slices
* 2 tsp cornstarch
* salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
== Directions ==
# Preheat oven to 400°F.
# Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
# Pat chops dry and add to skillet.
# Cook 3 – 6 minutes on each side, or until deep golden-brown.
# Discard fat.
# Remove skillet from heat (leave pork chops in skillet) and add garlic, cook 1 minute in the hot skillet.
# Return skillet to heat and add 1 cup broth, wine and fennel, bring to a boil.
# Lower heat and simmer, covered, 5 minutes.
# Remove the chops to a pie plate or other ovenproof dish and cover lightly with foil.
# Place in the oven and let them continue cooking 10 – 15 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer registers 160°F when placed near the bone.
# Meanwhile, simmer sauce 5 minutes or until reduced slightly.
# In a small cup or bowl, mix remaining broth (should be cold or at room temperature) with the cornstarch.
# Add this to the sauce and boil 1 minute or until lightly thickened.
# Taste, adding salt and pepper as necessary.
# Serve chops "smothered" with sauce.
# Good served with rice or mashed potatoes.
Category:Chicken stock and broth Recipes
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Category:Garlic Recipes
Category:Pork loin chop Recipes
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Category:White wine Recipes
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