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Pork Chops with Cherry-Tarragon Sauce and Butternut Squash Fettucine

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients

  • For the pork chops and noodles:
  • 1 small butternut squash peeled, Blade B, noodles trimmed
  • olive oil cooking spray
  • 2 1” thick pork loin chops
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • For the cherry sauce:
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup fresh Bing cherries pitted and halved
  • 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup red wine
  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lay out the butternut squash noodles. Spray the noodles with cooking spray and set aside.
  • Rinse the pork chops and pat the dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper and then place the coriander and mustard in a bowl and mix until evenly combined. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork chops, on both sides. Set aside.
  • Olace a medium skillet over medium heat and add in the olive oil. Once oil heats, add in the cherries, tarragon, and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute and then stir in the wine and broth. Simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until the sauce is reduced and thicker. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • While sauce is cooking, place a large oven-safe skillet over medium-heat and add in the olive oil. Once oil heats, add in the pork chops and cook for about 4 minutes (about 2 minutes per side) or until bottoms are golden brown.
  • Transfer the pan to the oven, along with the butternut squash noodles and bake until the chops are golden brown, about 7-10 minutes. If using a thermometer, temperature should register at 145 F in the thickest part of each chop. The butternut squash noodles should bake for 8-10 minutes.
  • Divide the butternut squash noodles into plates, top with pork chop, and top with cherry-tarragon sauce.