Santa Margherita Chianti is a very food-friendly red, which brings us to this Pork with Tart Balsamic Cherries that pairs perfectly with the ruby red Chianti.
Pork with Tart Balsamic Cherries Recipe
SERVINGS: 2PAIRS WITH SANTA MARGHERITA CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVAPork with Tart Balsamic Cherries Recipe Ingredients
- 2 bone-in pork chops; trim away any extra fat
- ⅓ cup bottled balsamic vinaigrette – choose a low oil type or make a batch from scratch
- 4 tbsp balsamic vinegar, kept aside
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 large shallot, thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup low-salt chicken broth
- 1 cup fresh tart cherries; pitted
- Parmesan cheese
How to Make Pork with Tart Balsamic Cherries
- Coat pork in vinaigrette and allow to rest. Minimum 10 minutes up to 1 hour.
- In a pan melt 1 tbsp of butter over medium high heat.
- Sauté pork until brown, about 3 minutes per side. Set pork aside, covered.
- Add remaining butter to pan and melt. Stir in sliced shallots and sauté until lightly golden.
- Next pour in stock, add pitted cherries and the remaining marinade to the onions. Deglaze pan and bring contents to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer.
- Add pork to the pan and simmer until cooked through – about 2 minutes per side. Check temp for doneness. Plate the pork chops and spoon sauce over to serve.
Note: If using sweet cherries – Taste test the sauce prior to adding pork and add extra balsamic vinegar to taste.- Serve with wild rice or egg noodles with butter and Parmesan cheese
About Chianti.
There’s nothing quite like a holiday gathering filled with family, good food, and an even better bottle of wine.
Pour yourself a glass of deep-red Chianti as I share my favorite ways to pair a delicious entree with wine from the Italian wine brand, Santa Margherita.
One of the most famous movie lines is The Silence of the Lambs, when Lector tells Clarice:
“A census taker tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice Chianti. (Slurp sound effect.)“
It was my first introduction to the wine named Chianti.
Chianti wine is typically from Tuscany.
Santa Margherita Chianti has Classico on the label, which designates that the grapes came from the original four villages officially recognized as producing Chianti in 1716.
The Riserva means it aged a little longer, at least 27 months.
This medium-bodied wine is very dry. It is a beautiful ruby-red, Sangiovese-based wine with aromas of violets and cherries and a hint of earthy spice.
It’s soft and smooth on the palate.
Sweet aroma with notes of cherry, strawberry, plum, vanilla, cocoa.
It has smooth cocoa, a warm, earthy, powdery finish.
We received Santa Margherita Chianti Classico Riserva in exchange for this post. All opinions and my love for delicious food and wine pairings remain my own.
Pork with Tart Balsamic Cherries Recipe
This Pork with Tart Balsamic Cherries will have you holding the applesauce. Tart cherries with the depth of balsamic offers so much flavor to the pork.
Ingredients
- 2 bone-in pork chops; trim away any extra fat
- ⅓ cup bottled balsamic vinaigrette – choose a low oil type or make a batch from scratch
- 4 tbsp balsamic vinegar, kept aside
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 large shallot, thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup low-salt chicken broth
- 1 cup fresh tart cherries; pitted
- Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Coat pork in vinaigrette and allow to rest. Minimum 10 minutes up to 1 hour.
In a pan melt 1 tbsp of butter over medium-high heat.
Sauté pork until brown, about 3 minutes per side. Set pork aside, covered.
Add remaining butter to the pan and melt. Add sliced shallots and sauté until lightly golden.
Add stock, pitted cherries and the remaining marinade to the onions. Deglaze pan and bring contents to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer.
Add pork to the pan and simmer until cooked through - about 2 minutes per side. Check temp for doneness. Plate the pork chops and spoon sauce over to serve. - Serve with wild rice or egg noodles with butter and Parmesan cheese
Notes
Note: If using sweet cherries - Taste test the sauce prior to adding pork and add extra balsamic vinegar to taste.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 693Total Fat: 45gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 25gCholesterol: 165mgSodium: 634mgCarbohydrates: 26gFiber: 2gSugar: 18gProtein: 44g
Nutrition information isn't always accurate