Sauteed Pork Chops with Sweet Potato & Apples
Author: Ciao Chow Bambina
Recipe type: Dinner
- 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
- Combine the cider, cinnamon and ¼ tsp. salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Pat the pork chops dry and sprinkle all over with salt and pepper.
- Heat a 12" skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
- When the oil shimmers, add the pork chops to the pan and cook until lightly browned on each side (2 - 3 minutes each).
- Transfer the pork chops to a plate.They will not be cooked through at this time.
- Add the sweet potato, apple, shallot, cider mixture, and a grind or two of pepper to the hot pan.
- Bring it all to a simmer, cover, and reduce the heat to low - the pan should bubble but not aggressively.
- Cook the potato mixture until a fork easily pierces the potato but there is still resistance (about 10 minutes).
- Return the pork chops to the pan and nestle them into the potatoes and apples.
- Cover and cook until the meat is cooked through and potatoes are tender, about 8 more minutes.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning.
- Transfer the pork chops, potatoes, and apples to a serving plate.
- There should be some liquid remaining in the pan (if not add 2-3 Tbsp. cider to the pan) and stir in the mustard.
- 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/
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