MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Pork Chops with Dried Cherries and Port Categories: Pork, Dried, Fruit, Grains, Wine Yield: 4 Servings 4 Pork loin chops; -1/2" thick, trimmed Salt and freshly ground -pepper 2 ts Olive oil 1/3 c Shallots; sliced 1 pn Thyme 1/2 c Port wine 1/3 c Chicken broth 1/4 c Dried cherries or -cranberries 1 tb Fresh parsley; chopped Couscous Sprinkle chops lightly with salt and pepper. Heat oil in large skillet over high heat. Add pork and cook 4 to 5 minutes per side until cooked through. Transfer to plate, cover and keep warm. Add shallots and thyme to same skillet and cook 1 minute. Add port, then chicken broth and cherries. Bring to boil; boil until reduced by half, 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Return pork and any juices to skillet and cook until heated through. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve with couscous. From: Cathy Crane MMMMM