Ingredients:
6 thick pork chops
2 tablespoons flour, seasoned with
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
6 cloves
3/4 cup sour cream
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 bay leaves
Directions:
Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
Dredge chops in seasoned flour and shake off excess.
Heat oil in a skillet, and quickly brown the chops on both sides to seal in the juices.
While they are browning, place the sour cream, water, balsamic vinegar and brown sugar in a bowl, mix well, and set aside.
Transfer chops to a casserole dish large enough to hold them in one layer.
Insert 1 clove into each chop.
Give the sour cream mixture a quick stir, then pour it over chops.
Tuck a couple of bay leaves between the chops.
Cover casserole dish with a lid or alfoil, and bake for 1 hour or until tender.
Remove cloves before serving.
Servings: 4-6
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 75 min.