Apple Cider Brined Pork Chops with Apples and Bacon
dinner is the perfect time for this apple cider brined pork chop!!!
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Total Time45 minutesmins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dinner
Servings: 4
Calories: 728kcal
Author: Kellie
Ingredients
2cupsapple cider
1cuplight brown sugar
1/2cupkosher salt
1tablespoonground sage
1tablespoonsblack peppercorns
4bone-in pork loin chops
3slicesbacon
1sweet onionthinly sliced
2Fuji applescored and sliced
2tablespoonsfresh chopped sage
Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk together the apple cider, sugar, salt, sage and peppercorns to combine.
Add the pork chops to the bowl and cover with a lid or plastic wrap. Transfer to the refrigerator and brine for 4 hours or up to 24 hours.
Remove the pork chops from the bowl and discard the brine.
Heat a large, heavy bottomed skillet over medium high heat. Add the bacon to the pan and cook until crispy.
Transfer the bacon to a paper towel lined plate and set aside.
Add the pork chops to the pan and cook until golden brown, approximately 5 minutes. Flip the pork chops over and continue cooking on the other side for another 5 minutes or until the desired degree of doneness. Transfer to a platter and cover with foil to keep warm.
Add the onions to the pan and cook until softened, approximately 2-3 minutes. Stir in the apples and cook for an additional 5-6 minutes until soft and beginning to break down.
Stir the sage into the apples and return the pork to the pan. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to warm the pork chops. Crumble the reserved bacon and sprinkle over the pork.
Serve immediately with the onions and apples.
Notes
Brine can be made up to 5 days in advance and stored in an airtight container. Do not brine the pork chops for more than 24 hours.