Apple Cider Brined Pork Chops with Leeks, Apples and Sage
 
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Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 2 bone in pork chops plus
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 4 c apple cider
  • 4 tbs extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 small apples, sliced (I used pink lady)
  • 1 large leek, roughly chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • ¾ tsp sage
Instructions
  1. Place dry, unseasoned pork chops in large bowl. Pour in apple cider and brine for 6-12 hours.
  2. After the pork has brined, preheat oven to 350.
  3. To prepare meal, remove pork chops from brine and dry off thoroughly with paper towels.
  4. Season the pork chops generously on both sides with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
  5. Cover the bottom of a large saute pan with 2 tbs of extra virgin olive oil. Put on high heat and when it begins to smoke place the pork chops in and reduce heat to medium high. Sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until a nice crust forms.
  6. Place the pork in an oven safe dish and finish off in the oven for 10-15 minutes or until the juice runs clear and internal temperature reaches 160.
  7. While the pork is in the oven, combine remaining 2 tbs of extra virgin olive oil in the saute pan with the apples and leek. Season with the sage, salt and pepper and cook for 10 minutes on medium until the apples become tender.
  8. To serve, place apple mixture on top of the pork chops and enjoy immediately.
Recipe by Keys to the Cucina at http://keystothecucina.com/2014/10/24/apple-cider-brined-pork-chops-with-leeks-apples-and-sage/