Pork Chops, Cabbage, and Apples |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 49 Minutes |
Ready In: 69 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Pork and cabbage are a classic combination, as are pork and apples. Put the three together, and you get something really delightful. Ingredients:
3 teaspoons paprika, divided |
2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1 tsp. dried thyme, divided |
2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided |
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper, divided |
2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1 tsp. dried sage, divided |
6 (1/2-inch-thick) pork loin chops |
2 bacon slices |
1 head cabbage (about 2 lb.), coarsely chopped |
2 medium onions, thinly sliced |
1 large granny smith apple, peeled and sliced |
1 tablespoon tomato paste |
1 (12-oz.) bottle lager beer |
Directions:
1. Combine 2 tsp. paprika, 1 tsp. fresh or 1/2 tsp. dried thyme, 1 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. pepper, and 1 tsp. fresh or 1/2 tsp. dried sage; rub evenly over pork chops.
2. Cook bacon slices in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp; remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, reserving drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon.
3. Cook pork in hot drippings 3 minutes on each side or until browned and done; remove pork from pan, and keep warm.
4. Add cabbage, onions, and apple to pan. Cover and reduce heat to medium; cook, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes or until cabbage begins to wilt. Add tomato paste, beer, bacon, remaining 1 tsp. paprika, 1 tsp. fresh or 1/2 tsp. dried thyme, 1 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. pepper, and 1 tsp. fresh or 1/2 tsp. dried sage, stirring to loosen particles from bottom of skillet. Cover and cook 15 minutes or until cabbage is tender and liquid is slightly thickened. Add pork, and cook, uncovered, 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
5. *1 1/2 cups apple cider may be substituted.
6. Note: For testing purposes only, we used Samuel Adams Boston Lager.
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