Walnut-Crusted Pork Chops with Figs

Succulent pork chops crusted in spiced walnuts, pan-fried, and served with a rich white wine and dried fig sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 713.1 kcals 4278.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 33.6 grams 201.6 grams
Fat 47.7 grams 286.2 grams
Protein 36.4 grams 218.4 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
40
g
Butter
softened, used for frying
30
g
Butter
softened, for the sauce
Fruits
16
piece
Dried Figs
finely chopped
1
piece
Lemon Juice
juice of one lemon
Liquids
125
ml
Meat
6
piece
Pork Chops
large and thick-cut
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
Cinnamon
ground
1
tsp
Nutmeg
freshly grated
100
g
Walnuts
finely chopped
1
tbsp
Parsley
flatleaf, roughly chopped
1
1
Salt
to taste
1
1
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
2
tbsp

Steps

  • Season the pork chops with salt and pepper and score the meat.
  • Mix cinnamon, nutmeg, walnuts, and olive oil into a paste in a tin.
  • Roll the chops in the nut mixture, pressing the crumbs into the flesh.
  • Melt 40g of butter in a pan and brown chops in batches for several minutes.
  • Cover the pan and cook chops for 10 minutes over medium heat until done.
  • Remove the pork and deglaze the pan with 125ml of wine, reducing by half.
  • Add figs and 125ml of chicken stock, then season to taste.
  • Whisk in remaining 30g of butter, parsley, and lemon juice.
  • Serve the chops with the fig sauce spooned over the top.