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Pork Chops with Apple and Bacon Compote

Pork Chops with Apple and Bacon Compote

Elevate simple weeknight pork chops with the classic flavor pairing of apple and sage. The quick pan sauce, enriched with salty bacon and sweet maple syrup, turns the chops into a gourmet meal in minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • Meat: 4 boneless pork loin chops 1 inch thick, butterflied
  • Compote: 1 red onion 2 thick bacon slices (chopped), 1 apple (diced), 1 tbsp sage
  • Liquid: 1/2 cup chicken stock 1/4 cup half-and-half, 1 tsp maple syrup
  • Fat: 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp oil

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Knife

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Butterfly the pork chops to ensure quick, even cooking.
  2. Sear chops in hot butter/oil until browned; remove and keep warm.
  3. In the same pan, fry onion and bacon until crisp. Add apple and sage.
  4. Pour in stock, cream, and maple syrup. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
  5. Serve chops smothered in the rich apple compote.

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