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October 28, 2009

Pork Chops with a Mustard Cider Cream Sauce


I do not know what has gotten into me but I can't seem to eat enough apples this year. I've been buying apples every few days and before I know it all the apples are gone! So when I found Nigella's recipe for Mustard Pork Chops and it had Apple Cider as an ingredient, I had to make it for this week's I heart Cooking Clubs! And I certainly was not disappointed, Mustard Pork Chops is an outstanding dish!

Although Nigella suggesting serving it with gnocchi I did not have any gnocchi on hand and I was too tired to make it. So I served the Mustard Pork Chops with roasted potatoes and it was delicious...but next time I'm making gnocchi.

I did infuse the oil with garlic by lightly sautéing whole garlic cloves in EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil) until golden brown and then mashing the cloves and returning the mashed garlic to the pan. I also did not have any hard cider but found a wonderful Alcohol Substitution Chart which suggested using apple cider or juice. The Pork Chops and Sauce went together in minutes and I'm including this recipe in my "Call-it-Dinner" category for all my quick and delicious meals.



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Mustard Pork Chops
Recipe adapted from Nigella Lawson

2 pork chops, about 1-pound total weight
2 teaspoons infused oil (I used Garlic Infused EVOO)
1/2 cup hard cider (I subbed Apple Cider)
1 tablespoon grain mustard
1/3 cup heavy cream

Cut the fat or rind off the chops, and then bash them briefly but brutally with a rolling pin between 2 pieces of cling film/plastic wrap to make them thinner.

Heat the oil in a pan, and then cook the chops over a moderately-high heat for about 5 minutes a side. Remove them to a warmed plate.

Pour the cider into the pan, still over the heat, to deglaze the pan. Let it bubble away for a minute or so then add the mustard and stir in the cream.

Let the sauce continue cooking for a few minutes before pouring over each plated pork chop. If you're having gnocchi with, make sure you turn them in the pan to absorb any spare juices before adding them to your plate.



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First from Kate of A Spoonful of Thyme honored me with the Kreativ Blogger Award. Thanks sweetie!







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21 Comments:

Blogger Brian the old man said...

Yummy! I wish I had read this before I cooked dinner tonight. I made the pork chops and potatoes with green beans but this sauce sounds delicious. I's give it a try next time I fix them, maybe next week. Hope you have a nice day.

October 28, 2009 at 11:04 PM  
Blogger The Quintessential Magpie said...

Gosh, Michelle, this sounds wonderful. If I bring my own fork, knife, and plate, may I come share this with you???

Speaking of sharing, I have been on a roll and have this really neat project I've been doing with burlap. Would love for you to come check it out. I am so psyched over it. :-)

October 29, 2009 at 12:48 AM  
Blogger Cass @ That Old House said...

Looks great. And one of those real Fall-type main dishes; all it needs is MORE APPLES!
Cass
PS I think apples are especially delicious this year.

October 29, 2009 at 1:52 AM  
Blogger Kat said...

That photo makes me hungry. Sounds like a great way to have pork chops.

October 29, 2009 at 8:10 AM  
Blogger Lori E said...

I rarely eat apples but like them in cooking. Apple cider is such a great ingredient for drinks and meals.
Those are some mighty nice looking roasted potatoes.

October 29, 2009 at 6:01 PM  
Blogger Kathleen said...

That looks wonderful..Def trying that sauce...
Thanks!

October 29, 2009 at 9:35 PM  
Blogger Marigene said...

Michelle, those pork chops sure look delicious. I am always on the lookout for new pork recipes. Thanks for sharing.

October 29, 2009 at 9:47 PM  
Blogger Natasha in Oz said...

I have a bottle of Apple cider here at home but never quite knew what to do with it...until now! Thanks for sharing this yummy recipe!
Best wishes, NM.

October 29, 2009 at 10:09 PM  
Blogger Patricia @ ButterYum said...

Interesting sauce... I just might have to give it a try soon.

:)
ButterYum

October 30, 2009 at 12:19 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

I make a cider sauce that is very similar. Very yummy.

Blessings!
Gail

October 30, 2009 at 9:44 AM  
Blogger Mary Bergfeld said...

What a wonderful quick meal. When Nigella is good she is very, very good. This one looks like a bulls-eye.

October 30, 2009 at 10:35 AM  
Blogger SnoWhite said...

that looks great! I'm always on the lookout for new pork recipes.

October 30, 2009 at 11:40 AM  
Blogger SavoringTime in the Kitchen said...

Sounds wonderful! I just bought a semi-boneless pork roast so I think I'll try to sauce with that!

October 30, 2009 at 2:17 PM  
Anonymous Kayte said...

These look really great, and really easy! Guys here love pork chops, mustard, cider, and cream, so thinking this one is going on the menu this weekend. Thanks!

October 30, 2009 at 2:57 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

What a GREAT!!! meal. I love your recipe for the sauce.
Geri

October 30, 2009 at 8:43 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

ooooh....does that look delish!! I've never cooked with apple cider but of course it would be great for a pork chop sauce (bobby from the brady bunch keeps coming to mind...pork chops and apple sauce)..ok, its been a long day. :)

October 30, 2009 at 10:39 PM  
Blogger NKP said...

This is such a fabulous dish. So delicious. I love the pairing with crunchy roasted potatoes. Perfect fall fare.

November 5, 2009 at 8:41 AM  
Blogger Kim said...

This looks so wonderful Michelle. I'm glad you mentioned apple cider in place of hard cider.
I am going to be trying both these pork chops and Tyler's apple cider chicken very soon. A wonderful fall menu

November 5, 2009 at 11:56 AM  
Blogger rosasdolcevita said...

Wow ... your dish looks sooooo yummy! Your photo is making me hungry. Just beautiful. You have a cool blog. :-)

I just joined IHCC and love Nigella's recipes. I also love the flexibility of choosing a recipe each week.

Looking forward to reading future posts. :-)

November 5, 2009 at 3:24 PM  
Blogger Heather S-G said...

This sounds awesome...and I'm thinking I may have to give it a try...I'm totally in love with apples, as is my whole house, so I'm thinking we'd love this!! But I may have to look for hard cider...cuz I love that stuff, but haven't had it in quite a while! YUM :D

November 6, 2009 at 4:09 PM  
Blogger Deb in Hawaii said...

I love apples and fresh apple cider. This looks amazing--perfect for fall.

November 6, 2009 at 11:36 PM  

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