Sherry Apple Pork Chops

Enjoy the flavors of tender pork chops cooked in a savory sherry and apple sauce. This recipe combines the sweetness of apples with the hearty taste of pork to create a mouthwatering dish. The chops are seared to perfection and then simmered in a rich sauce made with sherry, apples, onions, and spices. Serve them with a side of roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes for a complete and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• 4 pork chops
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
• 1/2 cup sherry
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add the pork chops to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until nicely browned. Remove the chops from the skillet and set them aside.
4. In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
5. Add the sliced apples to the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes until slightly tender.
6. Pour in the sherry and let it simmer for 1-2 minutes to allow the alcohol to evaporate.
7. Stir in the chicken broth, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, and dried thyme. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
8. Return the pork chops to the skillet and spoon some of the sauce over them.
9. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the chops simmer for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
10. Serve the sherry apple pork chops hot with the remaining sauce poured over them.

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