Smoky Pork Chops With Cabbage and Apple

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 0
Smoky Pork Chops With Cabbage and Apple Recipe
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

80 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

5 slices smoked bacon
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 pork chops
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 cup flour
1 large onion
3 minced garlic cloves
2 large carrots
1 medium cabbage
3 small bay leaves
1/2 cup cider or 1/2 cup dry vermouth
2 large apples

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
650
Sugar
25g
Fat
38g
Smoky Pork Chops With Cabbage and Apple is a hearty and delicious meal that is perfect for cooler weather. This dish is loaded with flavors and plenty of seasonal vegetables. The smoky pork chops are full of rich flavor balanced with sweet apples and vegetables. This recipe is easy to make in one pot and it will make your family and friend's dinner time more enjoyable. The earthy flavors make this a comfort food recipe, ideal to be served with rice, bread or pasta.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.In a large frying pan, fry the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon from the pan and set aside on a paper towel to drain the excess fat.
3.Season the pork chops with black pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Coat the pork chops with flour.
4.In the same frying pan used to cook the bacon, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. When hot, add the pork chops to the pan and cook for about 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Remove the pork chops from the pan and place them in a casserole dish.
5.In the same frying pan, heat another tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and carrots to the pan, sauté for around 5 minutes. Then add cabbage, bay leaves, cider or dry vermouth and bring it to boil, cook for another 5-7 minutes.
6.Pour the cabbage mixture over the pork chops in the casserole dish. Cut the apples into small chunks and add to the top of the pork chops and vegetables. Season with the remaining 1 teaspoon salt.
7.Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
8.After 45 minutes, remove the aluminum foil from the pork chops and bake uncovered for another 15 minutes.

PROS

Smoky pork chops combined with sweet apples and vegetables provide a rich and complex flavor.
This dish is a full meal in itself and is perfect for autumn and winter seasons.

CONS

This meal requires some preparation time in chopping vegetables and requires around 1 hour of cooking time.
This dish may not be suitable for those on a low calorie or low-fat diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cabbage is rich in fiber, vitamin C and K. The bioactive compounds present in cabbage have anti-inflammatory properties and support healthy digestion.
Apples are high in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. They are known for their cardiovascular benefits and having a positive effect on blood sugar, Furthermore, potassium in apples can help to lower blood pressure.

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