Apple Pork Chops
A classic combination of pork and apples.
Timeless and savory-sweet, the combination of pork and apples tastes just like fall. To intensify the flavors—and edge out the chill in the air—add a splash of warming bourbon.
Serves: 4
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- 4 (8-ounce) bone-in pork chops, about 1-inch thick (about 2 pounds)
- 2 teaspoon sea salt, divided
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 fresh thyme leaves, divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 shallot, minced (1 to 2 tablespoons)
- 1 tart apple, such as Granny Smith, Braeburn or Pippin, peeled, cored and sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
Directions
- Rinse pork chops, pat dry and sprinkle both sides with 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper and 1 tablespoon thyme, pressing lightly so seasonings adhere.
- Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat until sizzling hot. Add meat and cook 5 to 6 minutes per side, turning only once, to brown. Transfer to a platter and cover loosely to keep warm.
- Add butter to pan and heat until foamy. Add shallot and thyme and cook, stirring, until tender, about 3 minutes. Add apple, applesauce, broth and ½ teaspoon salt and pepper to skillet scraping up browned bits. Cook, stirring, until apple is tender and sauce reduces slightly, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Return meat, along with any juices that have collected at the bottom of the plate, to pan and cook just until thoroughly heated, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a platter or individual plates and serve warm with sauce and apples spooned over the chops.
Ingredients (7)
- 2 oz. Johnnie Walker Black Label
- 0.75 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
- 0.5 oz. Honey 2:1
- 1 dash of Salt
- Ice
- 1 Lemon Twist Garnish
- <i>*Approximate serving size is 1.2 servings. Please enjoy responsibly. </i>
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