Lightened Up Pork Chops Marsala is an easy one pan dinner that comes together quickly! The pork chops don’t dry out with the delicious mushroom marsala sauce served on top.
I really don’t know why pork chops get such a bad reputation. I only recently discovered my love for pork chops, with creole seasoning, grilled to perfection, after we received bone-in chops in our meat CSA. They’re just so good. And CHEAP! What could be better?
This Lightened Up Pork Chops Marsala recipe is an adaptation of the chicken marsala recipe in The Skinnytaste Cookbook. If you like chicken marsala, you’ve got to try making it with pork chops. The pork chops stay super moist with the same delicious, savory mushroom marsala sauce that’s perfect served over pasta or mashed potatoes.
Of course, these pork chops come with a story. The West Loop of Chicago where I work is also known as the meat packing district. The area of town used to be filled with factories and is slowly being taken over by trendy restaurants, bars and apartment buildings.
Since there’s a butcher at about every block near my office, I decided to check out one called Peoria Packing Butcher Shop. Oh boy, was I in for a treat. A meat treat.
I dragged my sister along, and in we stepped into a store-sized refrigerator full of meat. It’s like a meat farmer’s market! Large tables are stacked high with literal piles of raw meat – every kind of meat you can imagine. Then, everyone fends for themselves. You put on plastic gloves, grab a few plastic bags (like the kind in the produce department), and GRABA DA MEAT. I got short ribs, pork chops, ground beef, and a roast.
Definitely a different experience – but fresh, high quality meat at a great price makes it work it.
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Chrissy
Tuesday 20th of January 2015
I'm going to have to try Peoria Packing. I get so tired of going to only WF for meat these days.
jordansward@gmail.com
Wednesday 21st of January 2015
Give it a try! It's definitely a different experience, but sort of fun. :)