Pork Chops with Golden Apple Sauce

Rachael Ray

Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray

Show: 30 Minute MealsEpisode: Sweet Memories

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Total Time:
25 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Yield:
6 servings
Level:
Easy
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Ingredients

  • 4 Golden Delicious apples, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 ounces golden raisins, a handful
  • 1-inch piece fresh ginger root
  • 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 2 cups all natural apple juice or cider, plus a splash for pan sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
  • 4 (1-inch) thick center cut boneless pork loin chops, 6 to 8 ounces each
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Directions

Combine first 8 ingredients in a medium pot placed over medium high heat and cook until a chunky sauce forms, 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. If sauce begins to spatter as it bubbles, reduce heat back a little, but it should be allowed to reduce and form quickly. Once apples are soft and sauce forms, remove it from the heat.

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add oil to the pan. Season chops on 1 side with salt and pepper. Using a pair of tongs, add chops to hot skillet seasoned side down. Season the opposite side of the chops with salt and pepper. Brown and caramelize the chops 2 minutes on each side, then reduce heat to medium and cook another 5 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally, until juices run clear. Remove chops from heat and let them rest a couple of minutes for juice to redistribute. Deglaze the pan with a splash of apple juice and 2 tablespoons of butter. Pour pan sauce over chops. Remove ginger from the sauce and top chops with generous portions of warm golden apple sauce.

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  • on December 08, 2011

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    Not generally a pork chop eater but wanted to try something different. Chops were tender and juicy. The pan sauce is a nice compliment to the meat and apple sauce. I also used dried cherries instead of raisins in the apple sauce as did the previous reviewer. Served a side of egg noodles with butter, grated cheese and asparagus tips. Very good!

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  • on October 23, 2011

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    This is easily the BEST pork and apple recipe I've tried. It was a huge success with the whole family!

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  • on October 21, 2011

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    This recipe is amazing. I used thinner porkchops, which resulted in plenty of applesauce to go around. I will definitely be using this tasty dish for future get-togethers.

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