Polish Rhubarb-Braised Pork Chop
A golden-seared pork chop in a glossy rhubarb-mustard pan sauce feels elegant and springy, with dill potatoes and silky caraway cabbage alongside.
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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 sliced into matchsticks
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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; thinly slice the cabbage and onion, grate or slice the carrot into matchsticks, 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, return to the warm pot, cover, and hold off heat.
- While the potatoes start, heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the pork chop until deeply browned, about 3 minutes per side; reduce heat to medium-low, add the rhubarb, 1/2 cup chicken broth, mustard, and honey, cover, and gently braise 5 to 8 minutes until the pork reaches 145°F.
- As soon as the pork is covered and braising, heat the remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil in a second skillet or sauté pan over medium heat; add the onion, carrot, caraway, and a pinch of salt and cook 3 minutes, then add the cabbage and cook 3 to 4 minutes until wilted.
- Add the remaining 1/4 cup chicken broth and apple cider vinegar to the cabbage, cover, and braise 8 to 10 minutes until tender but still colorful; uncover and cook 1 minute if any liquid remains.
- Transfer the pork chop to a cutting board to rest for 3 to 5 minutes; simmer the rhubarb sauce uncovered for 2 to 3 minutes until glossy, then swirl in 1 teaspoon butter and adjust salt and pepper.
- Toss the warm potatoes and asparagus with the remaining 1 teaspoon butter, half the dill, salt, and pepper.
- Plate the caraway cabbage in a shallow mound, set the pork chop alongside it, spoon the rhubarb-mustard sauce over the pork, and serve with the dill potatoes and asparagus finished with the remaining dill.
Total time: 45 minutes
Estimated cost: About $9–$13 for one fancier single-serving dinner, depending on pork chop weight and pantry produce on hand.
Health notes: About 650 calories for one generous serving, with roughly 42g protein, satisfying carbs, and a strong vegetable balance from cabbage, carrot, asparagus, and rhubarb.
Drink pairing: A lightly chilled Pinot Noir complements the pork and tangy rhubarb sauce without overpowering the cabbage.