Cider Fried Pork Chops

19 September 2022
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Cider Fried Pork Chops

Cider Fried Pork Chops In Stellar 1000 Frying PanCider Fried Pork Chops In Stellar 1000 Frying Pan

Pork chops and autumnal fruits are a match made in heaven. And instead of the traditional pork and apple combination, why not try small ripe pears, halved plums or fresh figs. For a hearty mid-week meal serve with fluffy mashed potatoes and seasonal buttered vegetables.


Serves: 4

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cooking Time: 15 minutes


Ingredients:

  • 4 pork chops
  • Sea salt and cracked black pepper
  • 25g butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Fresh thyme sprigs
  • 2 eating apples (e.g. Cox) unpeeled, cored and sliced
  • 200ml dry cider
  • Knob of butter to serve 

Method

  1. Season the pork chops on both sides with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat the butter and oil in a large frying pan until the butter starts foaming.
  3. Add the seasoned pork chops and sear on a medium high heat for 4-5 minutes on each side (depending on thickness of the chops) until golden and crusty.
  4. Pour the cider into the pan. Scrape the base of the pan with a wooden spoon to release the residue and bubble over a high heat until the liquid reduces in volume to a rich sauce.
  5. Lower the heat, add the thyme and apples, cover with foil and cook for 2-3 minutes until the apples begin to soften and caramelise.
  6. Stir in a knob of butter to the pan before serving. Season to taste.

Tips:

  • Pork chops can vary in thickness so make sure they’re cooked through by piercing with a sharp knife. When cooked the juices should run clear.

  • Make sure that the pork chops are browned before you add the cider. This will give your sauce a rich flavour.