Cider-Brined Pork Chops with Creamed Leeks and Apples Recipe

Name: Cider-Brined Pork Chops with Creamed Leeks and Apples
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 1/4 cups apple cider; 3 tablespoons coarse salt; 6 allspice berries; 1 bay leaf; 4 10-ounce bone-in center-cut pork rib chops; 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter; 5 large leeks (white and pale green parts only), thinly sliced; 1 cup whipping cream; 1 1/2 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, halved, each half cut into 4 wedges; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 cup chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth; 1/3 cup Calvados; Olive oil

Servings: persons

4 1/4 cups apple cider
3 tablespoons coarse salt
6 allspice berries
1 bay leaf
4 10-ounce bone-in center-cut pork rib chops
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
5 large leeks (white and pale green parts only), thinly sliced
1 cup whipping cream
1 1/2 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, halved, each half cut into 4 wedges
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth
1/3 cup Calvados
Olive oil

1
Bring 4 cups cider, salt, allspice, and bay leaf to boil in large saucepan, stirring to dissolve salt.
2
Cool completely.
3
Place pork in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.
4
Pour brine over.
5
Cover; refrigerate overnight.
6
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-low heat.
7
Add leeks; saute until tender, about 7 minutes.
8
Add cream and simmer until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
9
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
10
(Creamed leeks can be made 1 day ahead.
11
Cover and chill.)
12
Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
13
Add apples and saute 10 minutes.
14
Add sugar and saute until apples are golden, about 6 minutes longer.
15
Add stock, then Calvados and remaining 1/4 cup cider.
16
Simmer until liquid thickens slightly and apples are tender, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
17
Set aside.
18
Prepare barbecue (medium heat) or preheat broiler.
19
Drain pork.
20
Rinse under cold water; pat dry.
21
Brush pork with oil.
22
Grill or broil to desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium.
23
Meanwhile, rewarm leeks, thinning with 1 to 3 tablespoons water if necessary.
24
Bring apples to simmer.
25
Spoon leeks onto plates.
26
Top with pork, then apples.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 1/4 cups apple cider, 3 tablespoons coarse salt, 6 allspice berries, 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Cider-Brined Pork Chops with Creamed Leeks and Apples falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cider-Brined Pork Chops with Creamed Leeks and Apples

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