Pork Chop Recipes
Apple-Cheddar Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 2 (6 ounce) bone-in pork chops
- Salt and pepper
- 4 tablespoons butter, cubed and divided
- 2 medium apples, cored and cut into 1/4 inch slices
- 1/2 cup apple cider
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 4 ounces Carr Valley Apple Smoked Cheddar™ cheese, shredded (1 cup)*
Instructions
- Season both sides of the pork chops with salt and pepper.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add pork chops; cook, covered, for 6 minutes.
- Flip pork chops; cook, covered, 6 to 8 minutes longer or until a thermometer inserted in meat reads 145 degrees F. Transfer to a plate; tent with aluminum foil to keep warm.
- Melt remaining butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add apple slices; cook for 3 minutes.
- Flip apples. Whisk in the apple cider, maple syrup and Dijon mustard. Bring to a boil; cook and whisk for 3 to 4 minutes longer or until sauce is reduced to about 1/2 cup.
- Reduce heat to low. Add pork chops to pan; coat sides with sauce. Top each with 1/2 cup Cheddar. Cover; cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Serve pork chops with apples and sauce.
Notes
* Any brand of Wisconsin apple smoked cheddar cheese can be used.
Attribution
Recipe and photo used with permission from:
Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin