Braised Pork Chops with Apples and Leeks

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 1
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 929.6
  • Total Fat: 38.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 70.0 mg
  • Sodium: 143.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 124.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 13.7 g
  • Protein: 29.1 g

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Introduction

During the fall, we’ll throw apples and leeks on any ingredient that falls into our hands. Pork chops handle the flavor combination exquisitely, and the apple cider in this dish enhances the flavor of both the apples and the meat. During the fall, we’ll throw apples and leeks on any ingredient that falls into our hands. Pork chops handle the flavor combination exquisitely, and the apple cider in this dish enhances the flavor of both the apples and the meat.
Number of Servings: 1

Ingredients

    4 pork chops
    Salt and pepper to taste
    2 tablespoons olive oil
    2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
    3 leeks, whites only, sliced
    1 teaspoon dried thyme
    1 cup apple cider
    Fresh flat-leaf parsley for garnish

Directions

Season each pork chop generously with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add pork chops; sear until browned, about 3 minutes each side.

Remove, cover, and set aside.

Add apples, leeks, and thyme to pan; cook until soft.

Add cider; simmer 3 minutes, until slightly thickened.

Return pork chops to pan; simmer on low heat until cooked through.

Season sauce with salt and pepper and garnish with parsley.


Serving Size: 4 servings

Number of Servings: 1

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RONINJ422.