Slow Cooked Apple Bourbon Smothered Pork Chops
User Reviews
3.7
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
308 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Slow Cooked Apple Bourbon Smothered Pork Chops
Description
Slow Cooked Apple Bourbon Smothered Pork Chops begin by seasoning and browning the pork chops to develop a flavorful crust. Shallots are sautéed in the same pan, then the pork returns with apples and sage before adding a sauce made from bourbon, apple cider vinegar, apple cider, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar.
The covered pan cooks at low temperature for several hours, allowing the chops to become tender and absorb the sweet, tart, and slightly smoky sauce flavors. The inclusion of fresh apples and sage adds fruity sweetness and herbal aroma that balances the richness of the pork and bourbon.
This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes or creamy sides that can soak up the sauce. The sauce can be left chunky or pureed for a smooth gravy. The long cooking time ensures very tender meat while creating a complex sauce that ties all elements together.
Ingredients
- 4 pork loin chops center cut
- salt fresh cracked
- black pepper fresh cracked
- 2 shallot peeled and thinly sliced or chopped, large
- 1 apple any variety, peeled and chopped, large
- 3 sage or about 1/4 cup leaves, fresh sprigs
- olive oil
sauce
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup apple cider
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 Tbsp dark brown sugar
- salt
- black pepper fresh cracked
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 275F (check with an oven thermometer)
- Whisk the sauce ingredients together and set aside.
- Coat the bottom of a large cast iron braising pan with olive oil and heat on medium high until hot but not smoking.
- Season the chops with salt and pepper on both sides, and then brown them for 2 minutes per side in the hot pan. Set aside on a plate.
- Reduce the heat and add the shallots to the pan, along with a splash of water if it's very dry. Saute the shallots for a couple of minutes, until softened.
- Put the chops back in the pan with the shallots, and add the chopped apples and sage. Pour the sauce over all. Cover tightly and cook for 3 hours at 275F. Check after one hour to make sure the pot is just barely simmering, not boiling. If your oven is too hot, turn it down.
- Remove the pork chops to a plate. Remove the sage sprigs, and puree the gravy. Spoon it over the pork chops.
Notes
- You can serve the gravy pureed or leave it chunky depending on your preference.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 308 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 308kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 114mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 676mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 25IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
3.7
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