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Somerset Pork Chops with Apples and Cream

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PREP TIME
20 min
COOKING TIME
40 min
TOTAL TIME
60 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Dinner British English
Somerset Pork Chops with Apples and Cream
Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 4 boneless pork loin chops
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 large onion, sliced into thin rings
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 Cox apple, cored and cut into thick rings
  • 1 red apple, cored and cut into rings
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 1/8 cups dry hard cider
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
1
To begin preparing this dish, first preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (or 190 degrees Celsius). This initial step is crucial for achieving the perfect cooking temperature.
2
Next, place a large, heavy skillet with an oven-proof surface over medium-high heat on your stovetop. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter within the skillet, allowing it to fully incorporate and become a smooth, creamy consistency.
3
Once the butter has melted, add the pork chops to the skillet and cook on both sides until they achieve a golden brown color. Carefully transfer these cooked pork chops to a 2-quart casserole dish with a lid, and sprinkle them generously with thyme leaves.
4
Now, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in the skillet, and cook sliced onions and minced garlic until they become tender. Transfer these cooked onion and garlic mixture to the casserole dish, ensuring it's evenly distributed.
5
After that, cook sliced apple rings in the skillet for a few seconds on each side to give them a vibrant color, then remove them from the skillet and add them to the casserole dish. Sprinkle a generous amount of sugar over the apple rings.
6
Discard any excess fat that may have accumulated in the skillet during this process. Pour 1/2 cup of apple cider into the skillet, and use a spoon or spatula to scrape any flavorful bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring the cider mixture to a gentle simmer, then pour it over the pork chops and apples in the casserole dish. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7
Cover the skillet once more, and bake in the preheated oven until the pork chops are no longer pink in the center. The cooking time should be between 30 to 40 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 145 degrees Fahrenheit (or 63 degrees Celsius).
8
Transfer the cooked pork chops and apples to a serving platter, and stir some heavy cream into the juices remaining in the skillet. Finally, spoon this creamy sauce over the pork chops to complete your dish.