Saturday, August 9, 2008

FRENCH PORK CHOPS AND CABBAGE CASSEROLE

This is yummy. Don't wrinkle your nose at cabbage it really does take on the taste of what you put with it. GIVE IT A TRY.

1 large green cabbage
1 c heavy cream
4 boneless pork chops
4 tbsp. butter
1/2 tsp. crumbled sage leaves
1/2 c dry white wine(make sure it's one you would like to drink also)
1/4 c grated parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Wash, quarter and core the cabbage and then slice it up. Place the cabbage in a saucepan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and add cream. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 min. Trim excess fat from chops and saute chops in 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet until golden brown. Cover and cook over low heat until tender. Remove from skillet and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add sage leaves and wine to skillet and scrape skillet to remove browned particles. Add to cabbage. Place half the cabbage mixture in shallow casserole and cover with chops. Add remaining cabbage mixture and sprinkle with cheese. Dot with remaining butter. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 min. SERVES 4.