Apple Braised Pork Chops Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Braised Pork Chops

• Boneless Pork Chops
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• Garlic Clove
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• Salt
• Pepper
• 1 cup apple juice
• Dried Tart Cherry

How to Make Apple Braised Pork Chops

1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 2 cloves garlic, minced. Cook until softened and beginning to caramelize, about 5-7 minutes.
2. Remove the onion and garlic from the skillet and set aside.
3. Season 4 pork chops (about 1 inch thick) generously with salt and pepper.
4. Dredge the pork chops in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, ensuring both sides are coated.
5. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet. Brown the pork chops for 5 minutes per side, until golden brown.
6. Pour 1 cup apple juice into the skillet.
7. Reduce heat to medium-low. Let the chops simmer in the apple juice for 5-7 minutes, or until cooked through, without covering the skillet.
8. Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set aside.
9. Return the onion and garlic to the skillet.
10. Add 1/2 cup dried cherries to the skillet. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
11. Serve the pork chops over 1 cup cooked wild rice. Spoon the apple-cherry sauce generously over the chops.
12. Adjust cooking times based on the thickness of your pork chops. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).