To get in the fall spirit, we headed up to Apple Hill last weekend, which is kind of like the pumpkin patches you’ve been too, but it’s all apples and orchards instead of pumpkins and vines. They have the BEST apple cider there, and also amazing apple cider donuts that are to die for. I also bought 8 ounces of caramel for $12, which sounds crazy, but since then I’ve made multiple batches of (failed) caramel to try and recreate it. The kind at Apple Hill makes the best caramel apples. Stay tuned, I WILL CONQUER! I will go broke spending that much on caramel, I’m addicted and I need a home remedy. I’m like a roller coaster when it comes to Halloween costumes: half the time I’m totally gung-ho about it (memories! Fun times!), but there is this other Scrooge-y part of me that is incredibly cheap and can’t handle spending tons of money on something my kids are only going to wear once. Wish me luck. A part of me wants to make them all be bags of Jelly Belly’s. I’ve pulled that one a couple times myself. (Wear a clear plastic bag with multicolored balloons inside.) Today’s recipe calls for cinnamon on the roasted veggies and apples, and also a bit of brown sugar. It gives it just a little touch of sweetness that makes you want to eat it like candy. I was this close to posting these roasted sweet potatoes and apples with cinnamon as a whole separate recipe. You could serve it with lots of different main dishes, and it’s so good! Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram
Cut the fat. Use a sharp serrated knife to make 2 slits in the line of fat on the edge of the chop. This will keep your pork chop from curling up when you sear it, which can make it uneven and difficult to cook properly.
Give your pork chops room. I know it can be tempting to cozy them up together in the pan, but they need enough space in between them (about an inch) so they can brown nicely and develop that beautiful sear. Do it in batches if they don’t fit – it’s worth it! Check the temperature. You don’t want those chops going above 145! Use an instant read thermometer and check before you think you need to. Especially if you have thin chops, they may be done quite quickly.
If you are working quickly and don’t have any toddlers thwarting you, you can get these apple cider pork chops done and on the table in about 45 minutes, and most of that time is just waiting for the veggies and apples to roast. Let me know if you try it out! You guys know I love seeing pictures of what you’re making from the blog, right?? Tag #thefoodcharlatan so I can tell you how awesome you are that you made dinner for your family :) Oven Baked Greek Chicken with Veggies Saucy Pork Chops « this was my favorite meal as a kid. My mom made these pork chops on special occasions. It’s really simple, but it’s so good! Pan Seared Chicken in Lemon Basil Cream Sauce Juicy Grilled Pork Chops with Spicy Peach Glaze from Noble Pig Easy Pressure Cooker Pork Chops in Mushroom Gravy from Pressure Cooking Today Braised Pork Chops and Vegetables from The Noshery
