PORK CHOPS WITH GOLDEN APPLE SAUCE

PORK CHOPS WITH GOLDEN APPLE SAUCE image

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

Combine first 8 ingredients in a medium pot placed over medium high heat and cook until a chunky sauce forms, 10-12 min. If sauce begins to spatter as it bubbles, reduce heat. Once apples are soft and sauce forms, remove from 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 skilled seasoned side down. Season the opposite side of the chops with salt and pepper. Brown and caramelize chops 2 min on each side, then reduce heat to medium and cook another 5-6 min, turning occasionally, until juices run clear. Remove chops from heat and let them rest a couple of min for juice to redistribute. Deglaze the pan with a splash of apple juice and 2 tbsp butter. Pour pan sauce over chops. Remove ginger from the sauce and top chops with generous portions of warm golden apple sauce.