Perfect Pairings: Domaine du Deffends Clos de la Truffiere, 2003, Provence, France, 233455

Pork Chops with Mushroom and Wine Sauce

2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
4 boneless, center cut pork chops
1/2 cup medium bodied red wine
1/2 cup beef or chicken broth

Coat skillet with cooking spray, and saute mushrooms over medium heat until golden; set aside. Spread mustard on each side of pork chop. Brown chops on each side. Add cooking wine and broth to skillet. Cover and cook 15-20 minutes or until chops are tender. Remove chops to serving platter. Boil remaining liquid for 5 minutes. Stir in mushrooms. Spoon sauce over chops.







					Pork Chops with Mushroom and Wine Sauce 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard 4 boneless, center cut pork chops 1/2 cup medium bodied red wine 1/2 cup beef or chicken broth Coat skillet with cooking spray, and saute mushrooms over medium heat until golden; set aside. Spread mustard on each side of pork chop. Brown chops on each side. Add cooking wine and broth to skillet. Cover and cook 15-20 minutes or until chops are tender. Remove chops to serving platter. Boil remaining liquid for 5 minutes. Stir in mushrooms. Spoon sauce over chops.



	Clos de la Truffiere • 2003 • Provence, France • 233455 Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah appearance - cloudy (this wine is unflitered) color : purple aroma - subtle (but complex) flavors (smell + taste) sweetness - dry acidity - smooth oak - burnt wood fruit - blackberries earth - green pepper body - medium additional notes - short on the palate				• Domaine du Deffends has been producing wine since 1981. Their vinification process is extremely traditional. They use only natural yeast that occurs on the grapes skins and in the atmosphere, no additional yeast is needed. • Starting in the 1980's, Provence began to catch the attention of winemakers from all over the world. Domaines were renovated and buyers came from Switzerland, England, Algeria, New Zealand and the USA. • The climate is Provence is extremely hot and dry, but since 2005, a drought has slowed production considerably. Related Podcasts: 1. September 10 - Unfiltered Wines Click here to listen. 2. September 20 - Vin de Pays and Rustic Cuisine Click here to listen.