Gary Rhodes Pork Chops with Apple Tart Topping
Elevate your dinner table with Gary Rhodes' Pork Chops with Apple Tart Topping, a dish that masterfully blends savory and sweet flavors for a comforting yet sophisticated meal. Perfectly seared bone-in pork chops are seasoned to perfection and topped with a luscious apple tart mixture, made from caramelized Granny Smith apples, brown sugar, and a touch of cinnamon. This recipe strikes the perfect balance of tender, juicy pork and warm, spiced fruit for a dish that's as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just under 40 minutes, this creative twist on classic pork chops is ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Garnish with fresh thyme for a hint of herby freshness, and enjoy this show-stopping dish that’s destined to be a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Bone-in pork chops
- 2 pieces Apples (preferably tart, like Granny Smith)
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- to taste Salt
- to taste Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
Season both sides of the pork chops with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Sear the pork chops in the hot skillet for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
Lower the heat and continue cooking the pork chops for 5-7 minutes, or until they are fully cooked (internal temperature of 145°F/63°C). Remove from the skillet and let them rest under foil.
While the pork chops are resting, prepare the apple tart topping. Peel, core, and slice the apples thinly.
In the same skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Add the apple slices and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until they start to soften.
Sprinkle in the brown sugar and ground cinnamon, and continue cooking the apples for another 3-4 minutes, or until they are tender and caramelized.
Plate the rested pork chops and spoon the apple tart topping over the top.
Garnish with fresh thyme leaves if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
392 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.4 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 91 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 558 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.2 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.3 g | ||
| Protein | 27.3 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 38 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 448 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
