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Brined Pork Chops with Apple Compote

Brined Pork Chops with Apple Compote

Quick brined pork chops. Our favorite way to prepare pork. 

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 1 day 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 day 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients

  • Master Brine
  • 4 6-ounce bone-in center-cut pork chops (about 1/2 inch thick)
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 1/2 pounds Granny Smith apples peeled, cored, and cut into 3/8-inch wedges
  • 2/3 cup apple cider
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger

Instructions

  1. Prepare Master Brine. Add pork to brine; seal bag. Let stand in refrigerator 24 hours.
  2. Remove pork from brine; rinse and pat dry. Let stand 30 minutes.
  3. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add pork; cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until done. Transfer chops to a plate; cover and keep warm.
  4. Add apples to pan; sauté 5 minutes. Add cider, brown sugar, and ginger, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Reduce heat to low; cook 5 minutes until apple is tender, stirring frequently.
Nutrition Facts
Brined Pork Chops with Apple Compote
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 450 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Sodium 105mg4%
Carbohydrates 44g15%
Sugar 37g41%
Protein 35g70%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.