Pork Chops with Apples and Pancetta

Name: Pork Chops with Apples and Pancetta
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 59 milliliters unsweetened apple juice; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 59 milliliters brandy; 1 Tbsp butter; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme; 118 milliliters heavy whipping cream; 1 teaspoons kosher salt; 5 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, finely diced; 85 grams thinly sliced pancetta, coarsely chopped; 907 grams bone-in center-cut pork chops (each about 3/4-inch thick); 2 larges Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices (about 3 cups); 1 teaspoons sugar

Pork Chops with Apples and Pancett If you have heavy whipping cream, kosher salt, sugar, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the butter you could follow this main course with the Cinnamon Butter Cake as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 35 minutes.

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In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons of the oil over medium-high heat.

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Add the pancetta and cook until crisp and light golden, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the pancetta and drain on paper towels.

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Melt the butter in the same skillet.

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Add the apples and sprinkle with the sugar and cook until tender and deep golden brown, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.

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Transfer the apples and any juices from skillet to a small bowl.

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Sprinkle the pork chops with 1 teaspoon of the salt and 3/4 teaspoon of the pepper.

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Add the pork chops and 2 teaspoons of the oil into the same skillet and brown for 2 minutes per side.

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Transfer the chops to a plate and cover to keep warm.

Add the remaining teaspoon of oil, cream, brandy, apple juice, thyme and onions to the same skillet and bring to a simmer. Return the apples and pork chops back into the pan and simmer until cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes. Season the sauce with the remaining salt and pepper.

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Garnish with the reserved pancetta bits.

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Servings:

59milliliters

unsweetened apple juice 1teaspoon

freshly ground black pepper 59milliliters

brandy 1Tbsp

butter 2teaspoons

chopped fresh thyme 118milliliters

heavy whipping cream 1teaspoons

kosher salt 5teaspoons

extra-virgin olive oil 1medium

onion, finely diced 85grams

thinly sliced pancetta, coarsely chopped 907grams

bone-in center-cut pork chops (each about 3/4-inch thick)2larges

Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices (about 3 cups)1teaspoons

sugar

Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling

Pork Chops on the menu? Try pairing with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Riesling. Chardonnay suits simple chops or chops in a butter or cream sauce, dry riesling complements sweet additions like honey mustard or apples, and pinot noir is a safe bet for pork dishes in general. The Hanna Chardonnay with a 4.4 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 20 dollars per bottle.