For a delectable and flavorful meal, look no further than the combination of pork chops with apple balsamic sauce and blue cheese tomato gratin. This dish marries the savory flavor of pork chops with the tangy sweetness of apple balsamic sauce, while blue cheese and tomato gratin adds a creamy and slightly tangy dimension that perfectly complements the pork. You may easily recreate this gourmet dish in your own kitchen with a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps.
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APPLE-BALSAMIC PORK CHOPS
When I want to get dinner on the table, I look for recipes that meet my EFF standards-easy, fast and frugal. These sweet and delicious Apple-Balsamic Pork Chops score on all three counts. -Jami Wells, Boise, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. In a large skillet brown chops in oil. Remove and keep warm., Add apple cider to the skillet, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in the broth, jelly and vinegar. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to 1/3 cup., Return chops to the skillet. Cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until meat is tender, turning once. Add butter and stir until melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 499mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PORK CHOPS WITH APPLE BALSAMIC SAUCE AND BLUE CHEESE TOMATO GRATIN
Steps:
- Cook garlic and shallot in 1 tablespoon oil in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add wine and vinegar and boil until reduced to about 1/2 cup, 8 to 10 minutes. Add chicken and veal stocks and boil until reduced to about 1 1/3 cups, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. While oil is heating, pat pork chops dry and season with salt and pepper. Sear 3 chops, turning over once, 4 minutes total, then transfer to a shallow baking pan. Sear remaining chops in same manner, then transfer to baking pan (reserving fat in skillet). Roast in middle of oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center of chops (do not touch bone) registers 155°F, 8 to 12 minutes.
- While pork is roasting, peel apple and cut into 1/3-inch dice. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat from skillet, then cook apple and raisins over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until apple is golden brown and caramelized but not falling apart, 2 to 3 minutes. Add sauce and simmer, stirring, 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon sauce over pork chops.
- Available at some specialty foods shops and Dean & DeLuca (877-826-9246).
- ** Use stock available at specialty foods shops and butcher shops.
APPLESAUCE PORK CHOPS
Pork chops with applesauce glaze.
Provided by Shelli
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Baked
Time 1h
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and apple slices in the melted butter until tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer onion and apple to a bowl.
- Place pork chops in the same skillet; cook over medium heat until pork chops are browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.
- Mix applesauce, brown sugar, mustard, and cinnamon into onion and apple mixture.
- Place pork chops in a 9x9-inch baking dish; season with salt and black pepper. Spoon applesauce mixture over pork chops; cover dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until pork chops are no longer pink in the center, about 30 to 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.4 calories, Carbohydrate 35.6 g, Cholesterol 78.4 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 674.2 mg, Sugar 30.4 g
PORK CHOPS WITH BLUE CHEESE GRAVY
This recipe makes the most delicious creamy gravy to serve over pork chops. It tastes like something from a fancy restaurant. Serve with sauteed mushrooms, if desired
Provided by Toni
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large skillet, over medium heat. Season the pork chops with black pepper and garlic powder. Fry the chops in butter until no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 20 to 25 minutes. Turn occasionally to brown evenly.
- Remove chops to a plate and keep warm. Stir the whipping cream into the skillet, loosening any bits of meat stuck to the bottom. Stir in blue cheese. Cook, stirring constantly until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Pour sauce over warm pork chops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.8 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Cholesterol 137.9 mg, Fat 37 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 15.7 g, SaturatedFat 21.9 g, Sodium 278.5 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
PORK CHOP MELTS
Succulent, grilled pork chops with rich, creamy, melted blue cheese - ready in less than 30 minutes
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Turn on the grill. Season the chops on both sides with a good sprinkling of salt and pepper. Grill under a moderate heat for 12-16 minutes, turning once, until just cooked.
- Add the topping. Thinly slice the cheese (don't worry if it breaks up a bit). Spoon the apple sauce over the chops and top each one with a couple of slices of cheese. Slide back under the grill for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and tinged brown. Serve with mashed potatoes and a green veg such as leeks or broccoli, and with any melted cheesy bits from the bottom of the pan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 467 calories, Fat 34 grams fat, SaturatedFat 15 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 7 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Protein 35 grams protein, Sodium 0.82 milligram of sodium
BALSAMIC-GLAZED PORK CHOPS
The tangy sauce and restaurant-quality flavor and appearance prompted one taste tester to say, "I wish my mom made chops like this when I was growing up!" -Sandy Sherman, Chester, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Sprinkle pork chops with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown chops in 1 tablespoon butter. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, saute onion in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. Stir in the vinegar, brown sugar, rosemary and remaining salt. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half., Return chops to the pan; cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Remove chops to a serving plate and let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Stir remaining butter into skillet until melted. Serve with pork chops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Fat 18g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 563mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 33g protein.
BLUE CHEESE PORK CHOPS WITH APPLES
Progresso® panko crispy bread crumbs provide a simple addition to these cheesy pork chops topped with apples - a wonderful dinner!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In food processor, place walnuts. Cover; process, using quick on-and-off motions, until consistency of coarse meal. Add 1/2 cup butter, the blue cheese and pepper; process until combined. Add bread crumbs; process until combined, stopping to scrape down sides as needed. Divide butter mixture evenly among 4 sheets of plastic wrap or waxed paper; flatten each to match width and shape of pork chops, forming 4 disks. Wrap tightly; freeze at least 20 minutes.
- Heat oven to 450°F. In 15x10x1-inch pan, arrange apple wedges. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or just until tender. In large bowl, toss apples with 1 tablespoon butter; cover to keep warm.
- Spray 12-inch cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add pork chops; cook 6 to 8 minutes, turning once, until browned. Remove from heat; top each chop with 1 butter disk. Set oven control to broil. Broil chops in skillet 3 to 4 inches from heat 2 to 3 minutes or until butter begins to bubble and turns golden brown. Place chops on serving plates. Spoon apples evenly over chops; drizzle with balsamic glaze and garnish with chopped fresh sage leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 614, Carbohydrate 19 g, Fat 5 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 460 mg
BALSAMIC PORK CHOPS WITH APPLES
This is a great meal for any night (or maybe even for breakfast or brunch!) This comes from southern living magazine.
Provided by Loves2Teach
Categories Breakfast
Time 40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Sprinkle pork chops evenly with salt and seasoned pepper; dredge in flour.
- Cook pork in hot oil in a large skillet over medium high heat 3-4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.
- Remove from skillet; keep warm.
- Add apples to skillet, and saute for minutes; add vinegar and broth, and cook, stirring often, 5-7 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
- Spoon over pork, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.1, Fat 18.3, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 124, Sodium 390.2, Carbohydrate 25.3, Fiber 3, Sugar 14.8, Protein 41.4
Tips:
- For the perfect sear on your pork chops, use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet or a heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when searing the pork chops. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
- Sear the pork chops for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and have a nice crust.
- To make the apple balsamic sauce, use a variety of apples, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Pink Lady. This will give the sauce a complex flavor.
- Reduce the apple cider vinegar and balsamic vinegar until it is syrupy and thick. This will concentrate the flavors and create a delicious sauce.
- To make the blue cheese tomato gratin, use a combination of sharp and mild blue cheese. This will give the gratin a rich and tangy flavor.
- Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the gratin. This will ensure that the gratin is flavorful and juicy.
- Bake the gratin until it is bubbly and golden brown. This will ensure that the cheese is melted and the tomatoes are cooked through.
Conclusion:
Pork chops with apple balsamic sauce and blue cheese tomato gratin is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The pork chops are juicy and flavorful, the sauce is sweet and tangy, and the gratin is cheesy and decadent. This dish is sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more.
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