Peppered Pork Chops (Holiday Menus for Family)

 

For 6 portions

• 1 tablespoon wholw black peppercorns, coarsely crushed
• 6 pork loin chop, ½ inch thick
• ¼ cup margarine or butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
• 4 cloves garlic, cut in half
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup Marsala or dry red wine

1. Sprinkle half of the crushed peppercorns over one side of pork chops ; gently press into pork.
2. Turn pork ; repeat with the remaining peppercorns.
3. Heat margarine and oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Cook garlic in margarine and oil, stirring frequently, until golden ; add pork.
5. Cook uncovered 5 minutes, turn pork ; add mushrooms, salt and wine.
6. Cover and simmer about 5 minutes longer or until pork is done.

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