Pork Chops with Apple Cider Pan Sauce
This Pork Chops with Apple Cider Pan Sauce recipe blends savory, caramelized pork with the bright, crisp flavor of apple cider, creating a dish that feels both rustic and refined.
Ingredients
- 4 crisp apples
- 1/4 cup fresh sage leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 pork chops-bone in
- salt
- pepper
- 3/4 cup hard cider or dry white wine
- 1 tsp ginger-grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425'. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss the apple and sage with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Roast for 20 minutes.
- Heat the remaining oil in your cast iron skillet over medium heat, Season the chops with 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper, cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Remove the skillet from the heat. Transfer the chops to the baking sheet, nestling among the apples, roast until the chops are cooked through and the apples are tender, about 6 minutes. The internal temperature should be 145'.
- While the apples and pork are roasting, return the skillet to medium heat. Add the cider and ginger and simmer, scraping up any brown bits, for 2 minutes.
- Transfer the pork chops to plates and toss the apples with the spinach. Serve with the pork chops and pan sauce.