Pork Chop and Fresh Apple Saute
This summery dish of pork chops and seasonal apples is a great addition to your recipe repertoire.
Ingredients
- 2 (3/4-inch thick) Smithfield Pork Chops
- 1/3 c. low salt chicken broth
- 2 T. raisins
- 1 T. unseasoned rice vinegar
- 2 T. unsalted butter, divided
- 2 medium apples
- 1 1/2 t. sugar
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
Steps
Combine chicken broth, raisins, and vinegar in a small bowl and set aside.
Thinly slice apples. Place a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Add 1 tablespoon butter and place over heat until melted and sizzling. Add apples to skillet; sprinkle with sugar. Sauté until apple slices are golden brown; 6 to 8 minutes. Add broth mixture all at once; simmer until liquid is syrupy and reduced to about 3 T., about one minute. Transfer mixture to a bowl. Wipe skillet clean. Pat pork chops dry and season with salt and pepper. Place skillet back over medium-high heat until very hot. Add remaining 1 T. butter and place over heat until melted and sizzling. Add chops and sear until browned on bottom, 3 to 4 minutes; turn chops and sear until browned and pork is cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer chops to serving plates and spoon apple mixture over.
