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    Pork Chops and Couscous with Tomato-Caper Sauce

    Published: Nov 28, 2016 · Modified: Feb 4, 2021 by Ashley

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    This quick, colorful meal is perfect for busy weeknights when you want a homemade meal without a lot of effort.

    This recipe from the September issue of Cooking Light magazine. I'm a big fan of capers, and I loved that it promised to be a quick  & easy meal.

    I bought a 6 pack of thin-cut pork chops, and it was the perfect amount for 3 adults (2 of those thin chops for each of us).

    Pork Chops and Couscous with Tomato-Caper Sauce: This quick, colorful meal is perfect for busy weeknights when you want a homemade meal without a lot of effort.

    The couscous had a surprising depth of flavor for so few ingredients. Toasting the turmeric really brought it to life, and using stock instead of water made it extra rich.

    This is definitely a recipe that should be in your arsenal. It's simple yet elegant enough for dinner guests. Absolutely delicious!

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
    • 1 ¾ cups unsalted chicken stock, divided
    • 1 cup uncooked whole-wheat Israeli couscous
    • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
    • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
    • 5 teaspoons unsalted butter
    • 4 (4-oz.) boneless, center-cut pork chops
    • ¼ cup sliced shallots
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced
    • 2 thyme sprigs
    • ¾ cup chopped ripe tomatoes
    • ¼ cup dry white wine
    • 2 ½ tablespoons drained capers

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