APPLE CIDER PORK CHOPS WITH CARAMELIZED APPLES

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From GoodLife Eats. Nice take on the apple & pork chop combination for autumn. It's both sweet and savory at the same time. We were honestly a bit worried the first time about the combination of garlic and sage with the sweetness of the apples and cider, but it works well. Our kids preferred to eat the apples separate from the meat as dessert and actually ate so many of them that doubling the apple portion would have been appropriate for us. Recipe calls for 2 Land O Lakes Saute Express Garlic Herb cubes. We did happen to have some of those on hand but if they weren't available, an equal blend of butter & olive oil, plus garlic and herbs to your preference would be a good substitution.

Provided by Mark and Stacy

Categories     Pork

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 thick-cut pork chops (boneless or bone-in both work but either way should be 3/4-1 inch thick)
2 tablespoons garlic and herb butter or 2 Land O Lakes garlic and herb saute express squares
1 -2 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
1 lb apple, peeled cored and sliced thinly
3 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 cup apple cider
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon salt, to taste (optional)
1/2-1 teaspoon black pepper, to taste (optional)

Steps:

  • Melt Saute Express cubes (or combination of butter, olive oil, and herbs) in a large pan. Cast iron skillet works great.
  • Pat pork chops dry and then place in pan, browning for ~5 minutes per side.
  • In a separate skillet, melt 3 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar and cook about 1 minute until melted. Add apples and and saute for 10-15 minutes until apples are nicely browned.
  • Add apple cider to the pork chops and cook over medium heat until liquid reduced by half (5-10 minutes). Flip chops once during this step.
  • Add the cream to the pork chops and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 3-5 minutes until sauce has thickened to desired consistency and pork is adequately cooked.
  • Sprinkle sage over the pork chops.
  • Serve immediately, spooning a little apple over each chop and drizzling with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 620.3, Fat 34.3, SaturatedFat 16.1, Cholesterol 187.3, Sodium 202.7, Carbohydrate 36.5, Fiber 4, Sugar 30, Protein 42.2

Muhammed G. Habeeb
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I'm not a big fan of pork chops, but I loved this recipe. The caramelized apples really made the dish.


Rufan Awad
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This dish is a bit expensive to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Amjad Jaan
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others. It's easy to make and the results are delicious.


Tabi Saviour
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This recipe is a keeper. I've made it several times and it's always a success.


Kimalyn Parker
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved the pork chops and caramelized apples.


Saqlain Dogar Kala
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. The pork chops are elegant and the caramelized apples add a touch of luxury.


Naresh Bam
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I wasn't sure how the pork chops and caramelized apples would go together, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors complemented each other perfectly.


Willem Blignout
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. The pork chops are succulent and the caramelized apples are heavenly.


Yanah Bantjies
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I love this recipe! The pork chops are so tender and flavorful, and the caramelized apples are the perfect finishing touch.


Martha Kemoh
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pork chops are always cooked perfectly and the caramelized apples are divine.


Anthony Lottie
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious.


Asadkhan Asadkhan
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it. The pork chops were tender and juicy, and the caramelized apples were a hit.


Jéan T
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. The pork chops were cooked to perfection and the caramelized apples added a nice sweetness.


Ernesto Guantes
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pork chops turned out perfectly. They were cooked through but still moist, and the caramelized apples were delicious.


Deepak Yadav
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These pork chops were amazing! The meat was tender and juicy, and the caramelized apples were the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this dish again.