Smothered Pork Chops With Blue Cheese-Applejack Gravy Recipe

Name: Smothered Pork Chops With Blue Cheese-Applejack Gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 bacon slices, chopped; 2 large onions; 2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cores and cut into 8 wedges; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 cup apple juice; 1 cup canned chicken broth; 1/2 cup applejack or other apple brandy; 1 cup crumbled Maytag blue cheese; Salt and pepper; 4 6-ounce pork loin chops (about 3/4 inch thick)

Servings: persons

8 bacon slices, chopped
2 large onions
2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cores and cut into 8 wedges
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup apple juice
1 cup canned chicken broth
1/2 cup applejack or other apple brandy
1 cup crumbled Maytag blue cheese
Salt and pepper
4 6-ounce pork loin chops (about 3/4 inch thick)

1
Cook bacon in a heavy skillet over medium heat until crisp. Transfer to paper towels. Spoon off 1 tablespoon drippings from skillet and reserve; discard all but 2 tablespoons of the remaining drippings in the skillet. Add onions to skillet and saute until golden, about 15 minutes. Push onions to one side of the skillet; add apples and sugar to the skillet and saute until apples are golden, about 20 minutes. Transfer onions and apples to a bowl.
2
Heat 1 tablespoon reserved bacon drippings in the same skillet. Add flour and stir 1 minute. Gradually whisk in juice, broth, and applejack. Boil until gravy thickens, whisking frequently, about 4 minutes. Add cheese and whisk until melted. Season with salt and pepper. Add onion mixture to gravy and stir until heated through. Remove from heat. Cover and keep warm.
3
Season pork with salt and pepper. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add pork and saute until cooked through, about 6 minutes per side. Transfer to bowl, pour gravy over chops. Top with bacon and serve.

1671

kcal

Calories

110

Fat

Carbs

128

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 bacon slices, chopped, 2 large onions, 2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cores and cut into 8 wedges, 1 tablespoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Smothered Pork Chops With Blue Cheese-Applejack Gravy 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.

Smothered Pork Chops With Blue Cheese-Applejack Gravy

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