Apple Cider Pork Chops with Caramelized Apples

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"Apple Cider Pork Chops with Caramelized Apples is the perfect fall meal. Fragrant sage and sweet caramelized apples pair perfectly with savory pork chops!"

~ GOOD LIFE EATS

Apple Cider

KEY INGREDIENT

For the Pork Brine (Optional) – Cold Water – Fresh Apple Cider (not Apple Juice or Spiced Cider) – Kosher Salt – Whole Black Peppercorn – Garlic Cloves, smashed – Sage stems For the Pork Chops – pork loin chops – butter* – olive oil* – garlic powder – salt and pepper, to taste – fresh sage chopped, according to preference

INGREDIENTS:

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For the Apples – apples, peeled, cored and sliced in ¼-inch slices – butter – brown sugar For the Sauce – apple cider – cream – fresh sage chopped, according to preference – salt and pepper, to taste

INGREDIENTS:

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TOTAL TIME

Yield

6 SERVINGS

50 MINUTES

35 MINUTES

PREP TIME

cook TIME

APPLE CIDER SAGE PORK CHOPS WITH CARAMELIZED APPLES

15 MINUTES

FOR THE BRINE (OPTIONAL)

1. Add 2 cups of the water, salt, garlic, peppercorn, and sage to a small sauce pan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.

FOR THE BRINE (OPTIONAL)

2. In a resealable bag or large bowl, combine the remaining 2 cups of cold water, apple cider, and pork chops. Then, add the salt water mixture. Mix well so the mixtures are combine and the pork chops are completely coated and submerged.

FOR THE BRINE (OPTIONAL)

3. Chill the pork in the brine for at least 3 hours or up to 12 hours. Then, proceed with the recipe as instructed but eliminating any additional salt on the pork chops as they will be salted throughout due to the brine. Discard the used brine the pork chops are done bringing.

FOR THE PORK

1. Pat the pork chops completely dry on both sides (paper towels work well). Season to taste with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and f the sage.

FOR THE PORK

2. In a large sauté pan or cast iron skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter with 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat until it begins to bubble.

FOR THE PORK

3. Add the meat and cook for 3–5 minutes, or until browned.

FOR THE PORK

4. Turn and cook the other side until browned and the pork is cooked through

FOR THE PORK

5. While cooking, brush some of the butter and olive oil mixture on the side of the pork facing up.

FOR THE APPLES

1. In another skillet melt the remaining tablespoon butter over medium heat.

FOR THE APPLES

2. Add the brown sugar to the butter and cook for 1 minute, or until it begins to melt.

FOR THE APPLES

3.  Add the apples and sauté over medium heat until the apples are browned and tender. This should take about 10–15 minutes.

FOR THE SAUCE

1. In the pan with the pork chops, add the apple cider and cook over medium heat until the liquid is reduced by about half.

FOR THE SAUCE

2. Add the cream, bring to a boil and allow it to bubble for a few minutes until the sauce is slightly thickened. Make sure the pork is cooked through to a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees F.

FOR THE SAUCE

3. Sprinkle with remaining fresh sage if desired, and season with salt and pepper if desired. Spoon some of the sauce over the pork chops.

SERVING

1. If serving immediately, spoon the caramelized apples on top of the pork in the pan.

SERVING

2. Alternatively, you can pass the apples separately at the table and portion them out directly on the dinner plates.

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Enjoy!

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