Pork Chops with Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Apple Salad

Name: Pork Chops with Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Apple Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 Tbsps apple cider vinegar; 454 grams Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed, very thinly sliced; 2 Tbsps canola oil; 59 milliliters honey; 4 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 Tbsps fresh lemon juice from 1 lemon; 118 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil; 4 thick pork chops, about 1 1/2-inch thick; 59 milliliters slivered almonds; 1 large tart apple, cored, sliced 1/4-inch thick

Need a gluten free and dairy free main course? Pork Chops with Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Apple Salad could be an excellent recipe to try. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 35% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 687 calories, 34g of protein, and 47g of fat. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 30 minutes. Head to the store and pick up kosher salt and pepper, brussels sprouts, olive oil, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the honey you could follow this main course with the Honey Gingerbread as a dessert.

Instructions

Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Meanwhile, combine apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and honey in a medium bowl.

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Lemon Juice

Honey

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Whisk in the olive oil until combined. Season dressing with salt and pepper.

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Salt And Pepper

Olive Oil

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Whisk

Heat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat.

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Add almonds and cook until lightly toasted, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon. Turn off the heat. Scoop out almonds with a spatula, and transfer to a large bowl. Wipe out skillet.

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Almonds

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Combine brussels sprouts and sliced apples in the large bowl.

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Brussels Sprouts

Apple

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Add 1/4 cup of the dressing and toss well. Taste and add more dressing if desired. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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Salt And Pepper

Season pork chops generously with salt and pepper. Return skillet to medium-high heat and add oil.

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Pork Chops

Cooking Oil

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Heat until just starting to smoke.

Add chops and cook until browned on the bottom, three to four minutes. Flip the chops and brown on the other side, another three to four minutes.

Transfer chops to oven and continue to cook until an instant read thermometer entered into the deepest part of the chop register 140°F, 2 to 4 minutes longer. When done, transfer chops to a plate and set aside.

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Pour off any fat in the skillet.

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Let cool for a minute, then set the skillet over medium heat.

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Pour in 1/4 cup of dressing and stir constantly with a wooden spoon to dislodge any browned bits. When dressing has slightly thickened, about 1 minute, turn off heat.

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Serve the pork chops with the Brussels sprout and apple salad on the side. Spoon some of the cooked dressing on the pork chops.

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Pork Chops

Apple

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Servings:

2Tbsps

apple cider vinegar 454grams

Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed, very thinly sliced 2Tbsps

canola oil 59milliliters

honey 4servings

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2Tbsps

fresh lemon juice from 1 lemon 118milliliters

extra-virgin olive oil 4

thick pork chops, about 1 1/2-inch thick 59milliliters

slivered almonds 1large

tart apple, cored, sliced 1/4-inch thick

Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling

Pork Chops can be paired 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. One wine you could try is Chateau Ste. Michelle Indian Wells Chardonnay Wine. It has 5 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 18 dollars.