Apple ginger pork chops are a delightful dish that combines the sweet and tangy flavors of apples with the savory richness of pork. The tender pork chops are coated in a flavorful marinade made with ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and brown sugar, then seared until golden brown and cooked through. Served over a bed of fluffy rice or mashed potatoes, this dish is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
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SPICY MAPLE GLAZED PORK CHOPS WITH APPLE GINGER CHUTNEY
Steps:
- Combine the stock, apple juice, sugar and peppercorns in a medium saucepan over high heat and reduce to 3 cups. Season to taste with salt and strain through a fine strainer.Mix all ingredients until well combined.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a small bowl, combine the chile powders and garlic.
- Season the pork loin to taste with salt and pepper and rub all surfaces with the chile mixture. In a large roasting pan, roast the loin until medium rare, about 40 minutes.
- When cool enough to handle, cut between the bones into 8 chops. In a heavy ridged grill pan, sear the chops 3 minutes on each side until grill marked. Place on a serving platter and brush with maple glaze. Serve with sauce and chutney on the side.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and saute the onion and jalapeno until the onion is translucent.
- Add the ginger, orange zest, orange juice, vinegar, brown sugar and honey and cook until the sauce is reduced by half and has a glazed appearance. Reduce the heat to low, add two thirds of the apple slices, and cook until the fruit is just tender.
- Turn off the heat and gently fold in the remaining apples and the orange segments. Pour the chutney into a bowl and allow to cool to room temperature.
- Mix in the cilantro, red bell pepper and salt and pepper to taste.
PORK CHOPS WITH APPLE GINGER CHUTNEY
This is a spicy spin on the old classic, pork chops & apple sauce! Chutney can be made several days in advance and refrigerated, or frozen and served any time. Variation: If you like it spicy, try using habaneros instead of jalapenos!
Provided by NetDiva Amy
Categories Pork
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place pork chops in baking dish.
- Salt and pepper both sides.
- Drizzle about 1 tsp per chop over top and spread minced garlic thinly over top.
- Cook at 375°F for about 45 minutes.
- Peel, core, and chop apples into 1 inch pieces.
- Place apples in saucepan with lemon juice, garlic, sugar and vinegar.
- Peel ginger. You want about as much as the size of the top digit of your thumb. Mince it finely and add to pot.
- Mince jalapeños and onions and add to pot.
- Bring mixture to a boil. Then cover and simmer on low, stirring frequently.
- When apples start to become soft (about 30 min), add in raisins.
- Simmer over medium heat until apples are very soft. Turn off heat and mash with a potato masher. Leave it pretty chunky.
- Serve pork chops with about 1/8-1/4 cup of the apple chutney over the top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 574.1, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 75, Sodium 71.8, Carbohydrate 79.5, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 72.9, Protein 23.5
GINGER-APPLE PORK CHOPS
A gingersnap-apple filling makes these stuffed pork chops a special weeknight meal.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut a pocket in each pork chop. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown chops in oil on both sides. Cool for 5 minutes. Combine the pie filling and gingersnaps; stuff some of the mixture into the pocket of each chop. Set remaining mixture aside. , Secure pork with toothpicks. Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Discard toothpicks. , In a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and apple juice until smooth. Stir in reserved pie filling mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Serve over pork chops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 530 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 594mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 44g protein.
Tips:
- Choose thick-cut, bone-in pork chops for extra flavor and juiciness.
- Make sure the pork chops are completely thawed before cooking.
- Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels before seasoning and cooking to help the spices adhere.
- Use a sharp knife to score the pork chops to help them cook evenly.
- Season the pork chops generously with salt and pepper, and any other desired spices.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a little oil.
- Sear the pork chops for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the apple cider, chicken broth, and ginger.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook the pork chops for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Serve the pork chops with the apple cider sauce and your favorite sides.
Conclusion:
Apple ginger pork chops are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The pork chops are juicy and flavorful, and the apple cider sauce is the perfect complement. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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