Suffolk Pork Chops with Cider and Caramelised Apples

Succulent pork chops seared then simmered in cider sauce, served with sweet caramelized apples, mushrooms, bacon, and creamy mustard sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1205.1 kcals 4820.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 56.1 grams 224.5 grams
Fat 86.3 grams 345.2 grams
Protein 49.7 grams 198.8 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
60
g
Muscovado Sugar
For dusting apples
CondimentsSauces
20
g
Mustard
Suffolk variety
Dairy
400
ml
Fruits
4
piece
Apples
Cox's variety, peeled, cored, and quartered
Liquids
500
ml
Cider
Suffolk variety
Meat
800
g
Pork Chops
4 pieces
150
g
Smoked Bacon
Chopped
NutsSeeds
20
g
Sea Salt Flakes
Used to roll fat sides
1
piece
Bouquet Garni
Celery, parsley, bay leaves and thyme
OilsFats
30
ml
Vegetables
2
piece
Onion
Peeled and finely chopped
300
g
Shallots
Peeled, pre-cooked for 10 minutes

Steps

  • Roll the fat sides of the pork chops in the salt flakes.
  • Sear the fat side in a smoking griddle pan for 2 minutes before frying each side for 4 minutes.
  • Fry chopped onion and bacon in olive oil until the onion starts to colour.
  • Add bouquet garni, mushrooms, and shallots to the pan and cook for 4 minutes.
  • Pour in cider to deglaze the pan and bring to a boil.
  • Add pork chops and cook for 15 minutes until the juices run clear.
  • Dust apple quarters with muscovado sugar and caramelise in the griddle pan for 10 minutes.
  • Remove pork to rest and boil the pan liquid rapidly.
  • Stir in mustard and cream and reduce until the sauce thickens.
  • Serve the chops with caramelised apples, carrots, potatoes, and the reduced sauce.