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Honey Mustard & Apple Pork Chops

 

Ingredients:

  • 6 bone-in pork chops, thick-cut
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil, plus more for drizzling
  • Kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 2 red apples, cored and sliced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon liquid smoke (optional)
  • 1/2 cup coarse ground Dijon mustard
  • 3/4 cup honey
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
Optional additions:
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or almonds
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions:

  1. Prepare pork chops: Trim excess fat from pork chops. Drizzle with a small amount of vegetable oil and massage it into them. Season with kosher salt, ground pepper, and paprika.
  2. Sear pork chops: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. Sear pork chops until lightly browned on each side (about 1-2 minutes per side). Do not overcook. Remove from skillet and allow to rest on a wire rack.
  3. Sauté apples and onions: Drain oil from skillet and add another tablespoon or so of cooking oil. Add apples and onions and sauté over medium heat until 3/4 cooked (about 6-8 minutes). Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  4. Make sauce: Add apple cider vinegar, liquid smoke (if using), coarse ground Dijon mustard, honey, cayenne pepper, and 1/4 cup of minced parsley. Mix until combined and simmer until sauce thickens slightly. Season to taste with kosher salt and ground pepper.
  5. Finish and serve: Add pork chops back to the pan and baste in the sauce until they reach 145°F. The chops should be moist and tender. Garnish with remaining parsley and serve with your favorite sides.

Optional additions:

  • For extra flavor: Add chopped walnuts or almonds, ground cinnamon, or ground nutmeg to the sauce.
  • For a sweeter sauce: Increase the amount of honey.
  • For a spicier kick: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.

Enjoy your delicious Pork Chops with Apple Cider Sauce!

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