Pork Loin Chops in Apple Cream

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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.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings

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

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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 (per serving)

589 Calories
35g Fat
37g Carbs
32g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 589
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35g 44%
Saturated Fat 14g 72%
Cholesterol 115mg 38%
Sodium 1299mg 56%
Total Carbohydrate 37g 13%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 15g
Protein 32g 64%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 97mg 7%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 587mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.