In this month’s Food of the World, we will be traveling to the U.K. aka Britain, Scotland, Ireland. My first thought when I saw Britain, yep you guessed it, Fish and Chips! One of my all time favorite foods while I was growing up. I had great plans to make them this weekend, but it never happened. First, I forgot to defrost the fish. Then I went off on an adventure with a friend. I honestly woke up yesterday and just could not bring myself to dig out the deep fryer!
I think that deep down, I knew that I should NOT be deep frying anything. So back to the drawing board. 🙂
I am so glad that I changed my mind!! These Pork Chops with Apple and Cider Sauce are absolutely AMAZING! Not only are they delicious, but they were so easy to make. Want to know a secret? I just made them 10 minutes ago! I think it took me longer to drive to the grocery store, than it did to make these pork chops.
How to make Pork Chops with Apple and Cider Sauce:
Heat the oil in a skillet, and cook the pork chops until browned on both sides…..
It takes about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove the pork chops and keep them warm. Add the butter and apple slices to the skillet and cook until the apples and juices turn brown…..
Add the garlic and sugar, stir and cook for one minute…..
Now add the hard apple cider (or regular apple cider)…..
and the mustard, vinegar, and thyme…..
Cook until it boils and thickens slightly. Serve with Creamy Mashed Potatoes….
This is seriously a restaurant quality meal! The pork chops are very tender. The sauce has a tang to it from the apples and Hard Apple Cider. I used this one by the way…..
I hate mustard, so it does not add a strong taste to the sauce, just enough to not allow the sweetness of the apples to take over. 😉
More delicious pork recipes:
Cherry Bourbon Barbecue Pork Pizza
Skillet Pork Chops with Herb Gravy
Enjoy!!
Pork Chops with Apple and Cider Sauce
Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork loin chops
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 large cooking apples I used Braeburn (peeled, cored, and sliced)
- 2 large cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon raw sugar
- 2/3 cups dry, hard cider (I used Crispin - or substitute apple cider)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon wholegrain mustard I used Grey Poupon
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- springs of thyme to garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook pork chops until well browned on both sides, about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Remove the pork chops and keep warm. Add the butter and apple slices to the skillet, and cook until the apples begin to brown.
- Add the garlic and sugar, and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in the hard apple cider, mustard, apple cider vinegar, and chopped thyme. Boil for a few minutes until sauce bubbles and thickens slightly.
- Place pork chops on a plate, and top with the apple cider sauce. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes.
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
April 7, 2014 at 8:26 pmI love finding unique dishes from around the work. As much as I love fish and chips, the pork chops and apple cider sauce looks incredible! And I love that it so quick and easy!
Miz Helen says
April 7, 2014 at 8:30 pmHi Lisa,
Your Pork Chops with Apple Cider Sauce look delicious,I sure am glad that you made a decision to make this recipe. It is fun cooking with you on our tour of Foods of The World, have a great week!
Miz Helen
Claire @ A Little Claireification says
April 7, 2014 at 11:34 pmThis just looks absolutely delicious and amazing pictures as always, Lisa! And, having traveled to the UK quite a bit, I am just thrilled to see the picture of Crispin here!! PInning this deliciousness now!
Diane Balch says
April 8, 2014 at 8:00 amI love fish and chips but this is a really an interesting recipe. I can’t believe it was so quick to make too.
Lisa Johnson says
April 9, 2014 at 10:34 pmLOL, nothing like procrastinating!! I am trying really hard to be good and eat better, and I got really lucky with this recipe. 🙂
Daphne says
April 9, 2014 at 8:34 amGood Afternoon Lisa, There is nothing like walking by a Fish and Chip Shop to get the taste buds flowing. I also love the combination of Pork and Apple, so I just know I am going to enjoy this dish.
I have popped over from Miz Helen’s Country Cottage to visit you and I have enjoyed my visit so I have become a new follower via Google +
Have a lovely day.
Best Wishes to you.
Daphne
Lisa Johnson says
April 10, 2014 at 10:54 pmThank you so much for stopping by Daphne, and for the lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend. 🙂
Adelina Priddis says
April 9, 2014 at 11:19 amThose look fabulous! I can almost hear it sizzling.
Mireille says
April 9, 2014 at 4:37 pmlooks divine
Cindy Eikenberg says
April 9, 2014 at 7:41 pmLisa, these pork chops look and sound fantastic! I’m exciting to have new recipe to make pork, because hubby loves it. Thanks for sharing your recipe and pinning!
Lisa Johnson says
April 10, 2014 at 10:50 pmThanks so much Cindy. You’ll have to let me know what Mr. Glitter thinks of it. 😉
Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says
April 9, 2014 at 7:41 pmThis sounds so good! I love apples and pork together.
marcie says
April 9, 2014 at 9:17 pmI just drank one of those hard ciders last week for the first time and it was delicious! I can only imagine how wonderful it would be in a sauce with pork chops and apples. I need to try this!
Lisa Johnson says
April 10, 2014 at 10:42 pmIt was amazing with the pork chops Marcie. I guess now I should try and drink it to see what it tastes like, LOL 😉
Christy@Confessions of a Culinary Diva says
April 9, 2014 at 10:23 pmSounds and looks delicious! As much as I love fried foods, I have to say I would take this every-time over the fried foods. Great photos!
Lisa Johnson says
April 10, 2014 at 10:41 pmThank you so much Christy! 🙂
Ritchil Shafer (Cheng and 3 Kids) says
April 24, 2014 at 10:56 pmThese pork chops look delicious! Totally trying this recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Lisa Johnson says
April 28, 2014 at 12:13 amThank you so much Ritchil! 🙂
Karly says
April 27, 2014 at 3:57 pmWhat a fantastic dinner! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!