Apple and Sage Pork Chops

Apple and Sage Pork Chops

 

 

Prep time: 10 Min - Cook time: 35 Min - Total time: 45 Min

 

 

Ingredients

 

• 2 bone-in pork chops, about 1 inch thick
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• Kosher salt and black pepper
• 3 tablespoons salted butter
• 12 fresh sage leaves
• 2 garlic cloves, smashed
• 2 tablespoons apple butter
• 1-2 honeycrisp apples, cut into wedges
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

 

Instructions

 

1. Allow your chops to rest on the counter for 30 minutes or so while you prepare the rest of the dish. Season with salt, pepper, and some garlic powder.
2. Using a cast iron skillet, set the heat to medium. Brown the chops for 5 or so minutes - this all depends on the thickness of your chops - these were 1.5 inches thick, bone in, so they took about 10 minutes each side. Properly cooked pork will reach an internal temperature of 165° so check carefully. When the temperature is reached, remove to a plate and set aside. Spread with the apple butter.
3. Add the remaining ingredients to the skillet along with the butter and cook for 3-4 minutes, adjust your seasonings, especially the salt as you don't want the sweet taste over-powering the dish. Add the balsamic vinegar to the pan, add the chops back to the skillet. Spoon some of the sauces over the chops, as well as some of the apples.
4. Place under the broiler for about 3 minutes until the apples are starting to brown. Add the fresh chopped thyme to the juices and spoon over the chops.

 

 

Serving Suggestions might be:

 

Browned Butter Gnocchi Roasted Potatoes Roasted Brussel Sprouts This recipe is in it's original form at Half Baked Harvest Adapted the instructions to be how I cook.

 

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Notes:

 

A completely incredible recipe you will wow yourself, and or guests with. Totally company worth and actually really easy. This can totally be a recipe for 2, or 4, make your adjustments as necessary.

 

 

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