PORK LOIN CHOPS IN APPLE CREAM

Pork Loin Chops in Apple Cream image

A simple twist on an old Shaker dish. Pork chops are browned, then simmered in an apple cider infusion and finished in half-and-half or cream. Makes a great dinner for two, simple to prepare, hearty enough for him, but delicious by any standards. Can substitute chicken breasts for the pork loin chops.

Provided by Kathy Midkiff Goins

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European French

Time 40m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

4 (4 ounce) boneless pork loin chops
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 pinch ground allspice
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup apple cider
2 tablespoons cornstarch
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup half-and-half or cream

Steps:

Season pork chops on all sides with 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; set aside. Combine the flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, nutmeg, and allspice in a plastic bag. Toss pork with seasoned flour to coat, and shake off excess.
Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until lightly smoking. Sear pork until golden brown on each side, about 3 minutes per side. Pour in apple cider and bring to a boil. Turn heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until pork is fork tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove pork and keep warm; increase heat to medium-high. Dissolve cornstarch in the chicken broth, and stir into simmering cider; cook for a minute or two until thickened. Stir in the half-and-half and simmer until hot. Serve sauce over the pork chops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 588.6 calories, Carbohydrate 36.6 g, Cholesterol 114.8 mg, Fat 34.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 31.9 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 1298.6 mg, Sugar 14.6 g