Description
Pork chops with apples and Gouda is the perfect fall-time meal. IT is savory and sweet all in one.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons coconut oil or butter
- 4 pork chops
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 onion, cut into slices
- 4 cooking apples, such as Cortland, Gala, or Granny Smith, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces
- Sea salt and pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup vegetable stock
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with a tablespoon of vegetable stock
- 4 slices Gouda cheese
- Arugula, washed and dried
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat. Mix the 1 ½ teaspoons each of salt and pepper together in a small dish or cup. Pat both sides of the pork chops dry with paper towels. Rub the pork with half of the salt and pepper mixture on one side.
- Melt the coconut oil or butter in the skillet. Place the pork chops in the skillet seasoned-side down. Add the remainder of the salt and pepper mixture to the upside of the pork. Cook pork 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Remove the pork onto a clean plate, cover with foil, and set aside.
- To the skillet add the sliced onions, sprinkle with a pinch of salt and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the apples, cinnamon, and salt and pepper to taste. Sauté for 5 minutes, or until the apples have softened and slightly caramelized.
- Add the vegetable stock to the skillet. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Add the pork chops back in and slightly submerge the chops in the cooking liquid. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the pork is fully cooked. Remove the pork back to the plate, cover with foil, and set aside.
- Taste-test the cooking liquid and adjust seasoning as needed. Add the cornstarch and vegetable stock mixture. Simmer for 3 minutes or until the liquid has thickened.
- Return the pork chops to the skillet and add slices of Gouda cheese to each pork chop. Place a lid on the skillet and allow to simmer for 3 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
- Serve the pork chops over a bed of arugula. Spoon the apple and gravy mixture over the pork chops and arugula. Serve immediately and enjoy!
