HOT HONEY PORK CHOPS WITH ESCAROLE AND WHITE BEANS

Hot Honey Pork Chops with Escarole and White Beans image

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
4 (1"-thick) small bone-in pork chops (about 2 lb. total)
2 tsp. kosher salt, divided
4 garlic cloves, peeled, thinly sliced
6 Tbsp. honey
1/2 tsp. (or more) crushed red pepper flakes
2 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar, divided
1 (15-oz.) can white kidney beans, drained, rinsed
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 small or 1/2 large head of escarole, coarsely chopped

Steps:

Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over high. Season pork chops on both sides with 1 1/2 tsp. salt. Cook pork until underside is golden brown, about 1 minute. Turn and cook on other side about 1 minute before turning again. Repeat, turning every minute, until chops are deep golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 135°F, 6-8 minutes total.
Transfer pork to a plate and let rest 5 minutes. Pour off and discard all but 1 Tbsp. fat from skillet. Add garlic to skillet, heat over medium, and cook, stirring, until fragrant and beginning to brown, about 1 minute. Add honey, red pepper flakes, and 1 Tbsp. vinegar and cook, stirring occasionally, until bubbling, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Taste and add more red pepper flakes, if desired.
Working one at a time, return pork chop to skillet, spooning hot sauce over, making sure to thoroughly coat both sides. Transfer to plates or a platter. Add beans, black pepper, and remaining 2 Tbsp. oil, 1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. vinegar, and 1 tsp. salt to sauce in skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until beans are warmed through, about 4 minutes.
Place escarole in a large bowl. Pour hot beans and sauce over escarole and toss to coat thoroughly and wilt escarole slightly. Serve alongside pork.