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Pork Saltimbocca with Peas

The dish is elevated further with a silky white wine sauce, which perfectly complements the crispy prosciutto and delicate sage. Served alongside tender peas infused with salty, crispy prosciutto bits, this recipe offers a satisfying blend of comfort and sophistication.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Side Dish, spring meals
Cuisine American
Servings 6 People

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless center-cut pork chops ½ inch thick (approximately 5 ounces each)
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
  • Kosher salt
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large shallot finely minced
  • 8 fresh sage leaves
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 1 ¼ cups low-sodium chicken broth divided
  • 5 thin slices prosciutto approximately 3 ounces, with 1 slice finely chopped
  • 1 cup grated fontina cheese approximately 2 ounces
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 10- ounce package frozen peas

Instructions
 

  • Begin by preheating the broiler. Lightly season the pork chops with kosher salt. Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, coat the pork chops in the all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess. Place the dredged chops in the skillet and sear until golden on both sides, approximately 1 minute per side. Remove the cooked pork and set aside on a plate, reserving the unused flour for later.
  • Lower the heat to medium and add the minced shallot to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 3 minutes. Increase the heat to medium-high and incorporate the sage leaves along with 2 teaspoons of the reserved flour. Stir until the mixture becomes aromatic and starts to sizzle, around 30 seconds. Deglaze the skillet by adding the white wine and bringing it to a boil. Reduce the wine by half, which should take about 2 minutes. Pour in 1 cup of the chicken broth and return to a boil, cooking until the sauce slightly thickens, approximately 2 minutes. Return the pork to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the meat. Place one slice of prosciutto atop each pork chop, followed by a sprinkling of the fontina and Parmesan cheeses. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
  • In a separate small saucepan, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped prosciutto and sauté until crisp, about 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the peas, the remaining ¼ cup of chicken broth, and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Cover the saucepan and cook until the peas are tender, roughly 5 minutes. Uncover and increase the heat to medium-high, allowing the liquid to reduce, which should take about 1 minute. Serve the peas alongside the prepared pork, drizzling the sauce generously over the dish.
Keyword Pork Saltimbocca with Peas