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.
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. 😉
Make sure you scroll down and check out all of the other Food of the World links. I can’t wait to see what everyone else made.
Enjoy!
Pork Chops with Apple and Cider Sauce
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| Serves | 4 |
| Prep time | 15 minutes |
| Cook time | 20 minutes |
| Total time | 35 minutes |
| Meal type | Main Course |
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 fresh 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)
Directions
| 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. | |
Note
Substitute regular apple cider for a non-alcoholic version.
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I 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!
Hi 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
This 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!
I love fish and chips but this is a really an interesting recipe. I can’t believe it was so quick to make too.
LOL, nothing like procrastinating!! I am trying really hard to be good and eat better, and I got really lucky with this recipe. 🙂
Good 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
Thank you so much for stopping by Daphne, and for the lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend. 🙂
Those look fabulous! I can almost hear it sizzling.
looks divine
Lisa, 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!
Thanks so much Cindy. You’ll have to let me know what Mr. Glitter thinks of it. 😉
This sounds so good! I love apples and pork together.
I 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!
It was amazing with the pork chops Marcie. I guess now I should try and drink it to see what it tastes like, LOL 😉
Sounds 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!
Thank you so much Christy! 🙂
These pork chops look delicious! Totally trying this recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much Ritchil! 🙂
What a fantastic dinner! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!