Back to school quick Pork Chop dinner-

Now that school is in full swing, the afternoon schedules are starting up.  Which means either a very early dinner for the kids or a quick late dinner.  I was going through my cookbooks the other day and found this recipe I had printed out years ago and it got misplaced.  I made it the other night and surprised everyone with a elegant looking dinner that did not take very long.  There is no need to do much prep either, except for any side dishes you wish to fix.  I made a side of orzo  and steamed broccoli.

My kids were more excited about the "wine sauce" and us explaining that the alcohol is actually burned off.  If you are uncomfortable with using wine, grape or apple juice would be a good substitute.

 We did have one pork chop left over, I tried microwaving it a few days later for myself.  Pork and the microwave are not best friends.  Try to make as much as you will need!

From Epicurious.com
This is written for 2 servings, I double it using 8 thin cut pork chops.

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 5- to 6-ounce boneless pork chops
• 1/3 cup dry white wine
• 1/3 cup cranberry sauce
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

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preparation

Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. Sauté pork until brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer pork to plate. Add wine to same skillet. Bring to simmer, scraping up browned bits in bottom of pan. Stir in remaining ingredients. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until slightly reduced, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Return pork and any juices to skillet. Cook until heated through, about 1 minute. Transfer pork to plates. Spoon sauce over and serve.

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