Sauteed Pork Chops with Sweet Potato & Apples
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Recipe type: Dinner
 
Ingredients
  • ½ cup apple cider
  • ¼ tsp. cinnamon
  • Salt
  • 2 boneless, center-cut loin pork chops
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and very thinly sliced
  • 2 Gala (or other sweet-tart) apples, cored and thinly sliced
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Instructions
  1. Combine the cider, cinnamon and ¼ tsp. salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
  2. Pat the pork chops dry and sprinkle all over with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat a 12" skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
  4. When the oil shimmers, add the pork chops to the pan and cook until lightly browned on each side (2 - 3 minutes each).
  5. Transfer the pork chops to a plate.They will not be cooked through at this time.
  6. Add the sweet potato, apple, shallot, cider mixture, and a grind or two of pepper to the hot pan.
  7. Bring it all to a simmer, cover, and reduce the heat to low - the pan should bubble but not aggressively.
  8. Cook the potato mixture until a fork easily pierces the potato but there is still resistance (about 10 minutes).
  9. Return the pork chops to the pan and nestle them into the potatoes and apples.
  10. Cover and cook until the meat is cooked through and potatoes are tender, about 8 more minutes.
  11. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
  12. Transfer the pork chops, potatoes, and apples to a serving plate.
  13. There should be some liquid remaining in the pan (if not add 2-3 Tbsp. cider to the pan) and stir in the mustard.
  14. Spoon the sauce over the meat and vegetables and sprinkle the parsley over the top.
Recipe by Ciao Chow Bambina at https://ciaochowbambina.com/sauteed-pork-chops-with-sweet-potato-apples/