CIDER-CURED PORK CHOPS
This is a home cook's take on a restaurant special, with shortcuts baked into the recipe. I learned the original at the elbow of Marc Murphy, the chef and an owner of Landmarc in Manhattan, and then adapted it for use in the home kitchen. (He grills. I pan-roast.) Brining gives the pork an incredible flavor, one amplified by the accompanying caramelized onions and apples. A drizzle of mock Bordelaise over the top elevates the whole enterprise: it's a meal for date nights and celebrations.
Provided by Sam Sifton
Categories dinner, main course
Time P3DT45m
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- To make the brine, dissolve the salt in 1/2 gallon of warm water in a large bowl. Add the pepper, pour in the apple cider and mix. Drop the pork chops into the brine and add enough additional apple cider so that the chops lurk in the liquid like frogs in a pond. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours and up to 72.
- To prepare the chops, preheat oven to 400 degrees. Remove chops from brine and dry with paper towels. Rub them with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and season well with salt and black pepper.
- Heat the remaining olive oil in two oven-safe skillets and brown the chops, three to a pan, for 4 minutes a side. Place skillets in oven for 6 to 8 minutes and then remove chops to a warm platter. Cover loosely with foil and allow them to rest for about 10 minutes.
- Serve with caramelized onions and apples, and drizzle with mock Bordelaise sauce.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 539, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 42 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 884 milligrams, Sugar 16 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Akeeda Van De Heuvel
[email protected]I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Jessica Dersheimer
[email protected]These pork chops are so easy to make and they're always delicious. I love the sweet and tangy flavor of the cider marinade.
Rae Lane
[email protected]I've made these pork chops several times and they're always a hit. The cider marinade is the key to their delicious flavor.
Rima Austin
[email protected]The pork chops were a bit tough, but the flavor was good.
Minahil Irfan
[email protected]These pork chops were a little dry, but the flavor was good. I think I might try cooking them for a shorter amount of time next time.
Bravin Clintob
[email protected]The cider marinade really makes these pork chops special. The meat is so tender and flavorful, and the cider adds a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Nuwamanya Godfrey
[email protected]These pork chops were amazing! The meat was so tender and juicy, and the cider marinade gave it a wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.
Agnes Philip
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pork chops, but these were delicious! The cider marinade tenderized the meat and gave it a great flavor. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
King Bravo BG
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and my guests raved about it. The pork chops were so tender and flavorful, and the cider marinade really made them special. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Laila Amira
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the pork chops turned out perfectly. They were cooked through but still moist, and the cider marinade added a wonderful flavor. I served them with mashed potatoes and green beans, and everyone loved them.
Mazurah Robinson
[email protected]These cider-cured pork chops were a hit with my family! The meat was tender and juicy, and the cider marinade gave it a delicious sweet and tangy flavor. I will definitely be making this recipe again.