Apple Pork Chops With Bourbon & Sage

These apple pork chops are the ultimate cozy autumn dinner! They come together in less than 30 minutes with one skillet and just a handful of ingredients. Serve as a comforting weeknight meal or an elegant dinner party option – they're a huge crowd-pleaser!

Author: Sunday Table1

Meal Type: Milk Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4 Servings

Calories: 586 kcal per serving

Ingredients

1 cup - water
2 tablespoons - baking soda
3 cups - sugar

Instructions

Generously season the pork chops on all sides (including the fat cap) with Kosher salt and black pepper. Let the pork chops sit until they come to room temperature.
Next, heat the oil in a skillet over medium high until it's shimmering. Add the pork chops to the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes, until the pork chops are a deep golden brown.** Flip and cook another 4-5 minutes, until an instant read thermometer registers 140°F. Remove the pork chops from the pan and set on a clean plate. Tent with tinfoil and let the pork chops rest while you finish cooking (the chops will come up to 145°F as they rest).
Add the apples and shallots to the pan. Cook for about 5-6 minutes, scraping up any brown bits, until the apples start to get tender. Add the sage leaves and cook for another 2-3 minutes until they are wilted. Then, add the garlic and sauté just until it’s fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Sprinkle the brown sugar over the apple mixture and stir. Then, deglaze the pan with the bourbon. Let it simmer until the bourbon is reduced by half and the sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute. Remove the pan from the heat and add the butter, stirring until it’s melted and the glaze is smooth.
Return the pork chops to the pan. Using a spoon, drizzle the glaze over the pork chops and apples. Enjoy!

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