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Cider Apple and Sage Roasted Pork Chops with Brown Butter Gorgonzola Polenta.
Pork roast/pulled pork are one of my favorites foods to feed a large crowd with and I am quickly realizing that pork chops are becoming my new go-to quick dinner when everyone is dead tired of chicken, which for me is honestly a lot.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 40 min⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 20 min👤 Tieghan Gerard📖 halfbakedharvest
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- ●skillet
- ●saucepan
- ●whisk
- ●oven
- ●pan
- ●stove
📝 Preparation Steps
1
To make the polenta. Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and cook until browned and toasted.
polenta1 cupbutter4 tablespoons
2
Pour the water and milk into a medium size saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium and slowly whisk in the polenta. Cook, stirring frequently, until the polenta is soft and thick, about 15 to ⏱️ 20 minutes. Keep warm and then just before serving, stir in the gorgonzola cheese and half the browned butter, seasoned with salt and pepper. If the polenta seems a little thick you can add a tablespoon more of butter or milk.
polenta1 cupgorgonzola cheese (crumbled (may sub parmesan))4 ouncesbutter4 tablespoonssalt and pepper (to taste)
3
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
4
Heat a large skillet or braiser over medium high heat. Rub the pork chops all over with olive oil. Sprinkle each side of the chops with salt + pepper and then rub the brown sugar on. Now grab 3-4 sage leaves and press them on the pork chops, they should stick onto the chops, but don't worry if they fall off during cooking.
olive oil2 tablespoonssalt + pepper (to taste)brown sugar2 tablespoons
5
Once the skillet is hot, but not smoking, add the pork chops and sear until both sides are caramelized, about ⏱️ 2-3 minutes per side. Add the butter to the pan and allow it to brown, about ⏱️ 1 minute. Slowly pour in the cider and add the chipotle peppers (if using) + thyme. Bring the sauce to a boil and then remove from the heat. Sprinkle the apple slices around the pork.
butter4 tablespoonsfresh thyme (chopped)1 tablespoon
6
Place the skillet in the oven and roast for ⏱️ 15-20 minutes or until the pork is cooked to your desired doneness and the sauce has thickened into a glaze. If the pork is done before the sauce is thick, just remove the pork from the pan and place the pan back on the stove. Bring the sauce to a boil and cook until it has thickened.
7
To serve, divide the polenta among plates. Add a pork chop, apples and the glaze from the pan. Drizzle the polenta with the reserved browned butter. EAT.
polenta1 cupapples (sliced)2butter4 tablespoons
Nutrition Facts
calories
618 kcal
fat Content
42 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
6 g
sugar Content
26 g
sodium Content
792 mg
protein Content
14 g
cholesterol Content
92 mg
carbohydrate Content
67 g
saturated Fat Content
23 g
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