Polish Rhubarb-Braised Pork Chop
A Polish-inspired braised pork chop with tangy rhubarb-mustard pan sauce, spring asparagus, dill potatoes, and sweet-tender braised cabbage for a dressed-up but practical dinner for one.
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Ingredients
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Bone-in pork loin center-cut thick chop1 thick chop, about 8 oz $6.29
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Cabbage2 packed cups, thinly sliced
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Onion1/4 small onion, thinly sliced
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Carrot1 small carrot, grated or matchstick-cut
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Asparagus4 oz, woody ends trimmed
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Private Selection® Petite Gold Gourmet Potatoes6 oz, halved $6.00
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Rhubarb1/2 cup diced, about 1 small stalk $3.99
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Simple Truth Organic® Baby Dill1 tablespoon chopped, plus more for garnish $2.79
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Simple Truth Organic® Low Sodium Free Range Chicken Broth3/4 cup, divided $3.29
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Olive oil2 teaspoons, divided
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Unsalted butter2 teaspoons, divided
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Whole-grain mustard1 teaspoon
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Apple cider vinegar2 teaspoons
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Honey1 teaspoon
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Caraway seeds1/2 teaspoon
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Smoked paprika1/4 teaspoon
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Kosher salt and black pepperto taste
Instructions
- Pat the pork chop dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika; slice the cabbage and onion, prep the carrot, dice the rhubarb, halve the potatoes, trim the asparagus, and chop the dill.
- Put the potatoes in a small saucepan, cover with salted water, bring to a boil, and cook until just tender, 12 to 15 minutes; add the asparagus for the last 2 minutes, then drain and toss with 1 teaspoon butter, half the dill, salt, and pepper.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; add the onion, carrot, caraway, and a pinch of salt and cook for 3 minutes, then add the cabbage and cook 4 minutes until slightly wilted.
- Add 1/4 cup chicken broth and the apple cider vinegar to the cabbage, cover, and braise over medium-low heat for 12 to 15 minutes until tender but not mushy; transfer to a plate and keep warm.
- Wipe out the skillet, add the remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil, and sear the pork chop over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes per side until browned.
- Add the rhubarb, remaining 1/2 cup chicken broth, mustard, and honey to the skillet; bring to a simmer, cover, reduce heat to low, and braise 15 to 20 minutes until the pork reaches 145°F in the thickest part.
- Transfer the pork to a cutting board to rest for 3 minutes; simmer the rhubarb pan sauce uncovered for 2 to 4 minutes until glossy, then swirl in the remaining 1 teaspoon butter and adjust salt and pepper.
- Plate the braised cabbage as the base, set the pork chop alongside or on top, spoon over the rhubarb-mustard sauce, and serve with the dill potatoes and asparagus, finishing with extra dill.
Total time: 55 minutes
Estimated cost: About $9–$13 for one fancier single-serving dinner, depending on the pork chop weight and how much pantry produce you already have.
Health notes: About 650 calories for one serving, with roughly 42g protein, moderate complex carbs, and plenty of cabbage, carrot, asparagus, and rhubarb.
Drink pairing: A lightly chilled Pinot Noir works well with the pork and tangy rhubarb without overwhelming the cabbage.