PORK CHOPS WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES

PORK CHOPS WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES image

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 carrots, peeled & cubed
2 parsnips, peeled & cubed
4 medium potatoes, peeled & cubed
2 apples, cubed
2-3 Tbls. olive oil
4 lean pork chops
1 tbls. olive oil
1 Tbls. unsalted butter
1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 tsp. rubbed sage
salt & pepper to taste
2 tbls. cider vinegar
1 can low salt chicken broth

Steps:

Put cubed vegies in a large bowl, add olive oil and toss. Put in one layer on a baking sheet and roast in the top third of a preheated 400 degree oven for about 30-40 minutes or until brown and tender. Add olive oil to a medium hot skillet or pan that can hold both the chops and vegies. Add chops and brown on both sides. Remove chops from pan and add butter and onions. Saute onions until clear, add garlic and sage. Saute a few more minutes. Deglaze pan with cider vinegar, then add chicken stock and reduce for a few minutes. Put chops back in pan, cover and cook on low for about 10-15 minutes. Add roasted veggies to the pork chops, mix lightly, cover and let simmer for another 5-10 minutes to combine flavors and thicken sauce.