4 pork rib chops, cut 1/2" thick 2 tsp. olive oil 1 lg. onion, thinly sliced & separated into rings 1 c. apricot wine 2 tbsp. snipped fresh basil or 2 tsp. dried basil, crushed 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar 2 tsp. instant beef bouillon granules 1 tbsp. cornstarch 1 tbsp. water 2 tbsp. snipped fresh parsley In a 10" skillet brown chops on both sides in hot oil. Drain off fat. Sprinkle with pepper. Add onion, wine, basil, vinegar and bouillon granules to skillet. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 25 minutes or until chops are tender. Transfer chops to a serving platter, reserving liquid in skillet. Cover chops to keep warm. For sauce, combine cornstarch and water; stir into liquid in the skillet. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Stir in parsley. Serve sauce over chops. Serves 4. |