Pork Chops With Apples And Raisins Recipe

Name: Pork Chops With Apples And Raisins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: To prepare the Brine; 1 gallon water; 1 cup brown sugar; 1 cup sea salt; 1 cup frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed; 1 1/2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; To cook the Pork Chops; 4 thick cut pork chops; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons olive oil; To prepare the Apples and Raisins; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 granny smith apples, peeled & cored, and sliced into 1/2-inch-thick pieces; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 1/4 cup raisins; 3/4 cup frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 pinch dry mustard; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 lemon

Servings: persons

To prepare the Brine
1 gallon water
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup sea salt
1 cup frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed
1 1/2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
2 sprigs fresh thyme
To cook the Pork Chops
4 thick cut pork chops
salt & freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
To prepare the Apples and Raisins
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 granny smith apples, peeled & cored, and sliced into 1/2-inch-thick pieces
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1/4 cup raisins
3/4 cup frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 pinch dry mustard
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/2 lemon

1
Mix the ingredients for the brine well to dissolve sugar and salt. Pour brine into a zip-lock bag and add the pork chops. Place in a bowl and set in refridgerator for 2 hours. Do not allow to brine longer than 2 hours.
2
Take chops of the the brine and dry. Season with salt and pepper. Put the 3 tbs olive oil in a large frying pan and heat. Add the pork chops and brown 4 minutes, turn over and brown 4 minutes on the other side.
3
Place browned chops into a glass baking dish and put in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. They should reach 140-145 degrees in the center.
4
While the pork chops are in the oven, put the 2 tbs butter in another frying pan and melt over medium heat. Add the apples and thyme to the pan and stir frequently until golden and softened. Add the raisins, the apple juice concentrate, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, mustard, salt, pepper and the juice of the 1/2 lemon. Allow everything to simmer until chops are done.
5
Serve the pork chops with the apples and raisins spooned on top.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: To prepare the Brine, 1 gallon water, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup sea salt, and more.

Yes, Pork Chops With Apples And Raisins 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.

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Pork Chops With Apples And Raisins

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