Name: Pork Chops with Pecan Corn Bread Dressing and Cider Gravy
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 2 hr
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 4 1/2 cups coarsely crumbled (1/2-inch pieces) corn bread; 1 celery rib, coarsely chopped; 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped; 1 medium green bell pepper, coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/4 lb fresh shiitakes, stems discarded and caps coarsely chopped; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 cup pecans (4 oz), coarsely chopped and toasted; 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh sage; 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil; 6 (1-inch-thick) rib pork chops; 2/3 cup unfiltered apple cider; 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 3 tablespoons cold water

Pork Chops with Pecan Corn Bread Dressing and Cider GravyRita Maas

If you don't happen to have any day-old corn bread on hand, just follow our recipe — fresh regular corn bread may be too moist.

Active time: 45 min Start to finish: 2 hr (includes making corn bread)

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