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RECIPE : PORK CHOPS WITH APPLES

Carole Clark
ccSCOOP Guest Food Writer

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What You'll Need:

6 pork chops, 1 ¼ to 1 ½ inches thick

For spice rub:
1 teaspoon each: ground cloves, mace, nutmeg, dried thyme, paprika
½ teaspoon each: allspice, ground cinnamon, and savory
3 teaspoons ground peppercorns
¾ teaspoon salt

1 small onion, thinly sliced
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
5 apples, cored, peeled, and sliced
3 tablespoons cooking oil, for sautéing
⅓ cup dry white vermouth or chicken stock
⅔ cup applejack or apple brandy

Combine the spices for the spice rub and rub the mixture into the meat, using about ½ teaspoon for each chop. Let the rubbed chops sit in the refrigerator for at least on hour or overnight to infuse them with spices.

Slowly sauté the onion in 2 tablespoons butter until onion is soft. Add the sliced apples and the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Saute slowly until the apple slices are soft and lightly colored. Set aside.

In another skillet, sauté the pork chops in the oil over moderate heat until brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side. Pour in the liquids and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Turn the chops and simmer for 3-4 more minutes. The chops are done when they are fairly firm to the touch and a faint pink when cut near the bone. Pork shouldn’t be overcooked as it will be tough and dry.

Remove the chops from the pan. Add the apples to the remaining juices. Add more brandy, if necessary. Rapidly boil down, add salt to taste, and spoon the sauce over the chops.

Serves 6.

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