Pork Chop and Apples
Apples are the ideal fruit pairing for pork. This recipe combines warm spices and fresh thyme for a sweet and savory meal.
What you will need
1.5 lbs Pork Chops
2 Honeycrisp Apples
2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
.25 oz Fresh Thyme
1 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
1 inch Fresh Ginger
2 cloves Garlic
1 Tbsp Oil
Salt
Black Pepper
(Nutritional facts 159 calories, 3.91 g fat, 27.42 g carbohydrates, 3.77 g protein, 8 mg cholesterol, 952 mg sodium)How to cook
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Gather and portion ingredients.
3
![bout 1/2 inch pieces so they cook a bit faster.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-9232320-1644954863022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9MyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU2l6ZT0x.jpg)
Depending on how thick your pork chops are, you may want to cut them into about 1/2 inch pieces so they cook a bit faster.
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Cut around the core of the apple and slice cheeks thin.
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Melt the butter in a large skillet and add the sliced apples.
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![ned but are still a bit crisp on the inside. Remove the apples from the pan.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-9232320-1644954863022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9OCZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU2l6ZT0y.jpg)
Add a couple sprigs of thyme to the apples and saute until apples are softened but are still a bit crisp on the inside. Remove the apples from the pan.
7
![dd the pork chops. Brown for a couple minutes on each side.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-9232320-1644954863022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9MTAmcmVuZGVyQ2xpcFNpemU9Mw==.jpg)
Add a bit of oil to the skillet over medium-high heat. When nice and hot, add the pork chops. Brown for a couple minutes on each side.
8
![the apples back to the pan along with the garlic.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-9232320-1644954863022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9MTMmcmVuZGVyQ2xpcFNpemU9Mw==.jpg)
Grate or finely chop the fresh ginger into the pan with the pork chops. Add the apples back to the pan along with the garlic.
9
![temperature of 145.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-9232320-1644954863022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9MTYmcmVuZGVyQ2xpcFNpemU9MQ==.jpg)
Cook the pork chops for a few more minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 145.
10
![eaves of thyme if you like.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-9232320-1644954863022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9MTcmcmVuZGVyQ2xpcFNpemU9Mw==.jpg)
Remove the sprig of thyme, and plate the pork chops. Top with a few fresh leaves of thyme if you like.
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