Pork Loin with Black Walnuts and Mustard Sauce

Published February 16, 2022

Brief Description
The rich, robust taste of wild American Black Walnuts perfectly complements the hearty flavors of savory pork loin, creamy mustard sauce, and notes of apple cider, lemon, and herbs. Try making this recipe a new tradition for the holidays or family gatherings.

Ingredients

  • 4 Pork loin chops, 3/4” thick
  • 2 Tablespoons Flour
  • 3 Tablespoons Olive oil
  • 2 Vidalia Onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 Garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1/2 cup Fancy Large Hammons® Black Walnuts
  • 1 cup Cider
  • 3/4 cup Broth (vegetable, beef, or chicken)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Generous pinch Brown sugar
  • 2 Bay leaves
  • 6 Thyme, sprigs
  • 2 Lemon rind, strips
  • 1/2 cup Cream, heavy
  • 3 Tablespoons Mustard, whole grain
  • Directions
  • Trim excess fat from pork loin.
  • Season the flour with salt and pepper and coat the chops.
  • Heat half of olive oil in sauté pan. Brown the chops on both sides; transfer to ovenproof dish.
  • Add remaining oil to pan. Add onions and cook over low heat until they soften and begin to brown.
  • Add garlic and Hammons Black Walnuts; cook additional 2 minutes.
  • Stir in any left over flour, then gradually stir in cider and broth. Season well.

Awesome Bites © 2026 | awesomebites.com