A Must-Try Fall Spin on Pork Chops (Break Out the Apple Cider!)

By Woman's Day Kitchen

Naturally sweet, pork chops are the perfect anchor for this delectable meal that includes two favorite fall ingredients - fresh apples and apple cider. Photo by Con Poulos; Food styling by Vivian Lui; Prop styling by Marina Malchin.

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Serves: 4
Cost Per Serving: $4.89
Prep Time: 20 min
Total Time: 20 min



Nutritional Information:
(per serving)
Calories 428
Total Fat 20g
Saturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 103mg
Sodium 360mg
Total Carbohydrate 30g
Dietary Fiber 5g
Sugars --
Protein 32g
Calcium --

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Ingredients:
• 4 crisp red apples, such as Gala or Braeburn, cored and cut into 3/4-inch-thick wedges
• 1/4 cup(s) fresh sage leaves
• 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
• 4 bone-in pork chops, each about 1 inch thick
• Kosher salt
• Pepper
• 3/4 cup(s) hard cider or dry white wine
• 1 teaspoon(s) grated fresh ginger
• 1 bunch(es) spinach, thick stems discarded

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Directions:

1. Heat oven to 425 degrees F. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss the apples and sage with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Roast for 10 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, heat the remaining tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the pork chops with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove the skillet from the heat. Transfer the chops to the baking sheet, nestling them among the apples, and roast until the chops are just cooked through and the apples are tender, 5 to 6 minutes.
3. While the apples and pork are roasting, return the skillet to medium heat. Add the cider and ginger and simmer, scraping up any brown bits, for 2 minutes.
4. Transfer the pork chops to plates and toss the apples with the spinach. Serve with the pork chops and pan sauce.

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