Pork chops are a classic dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. This recipe combines juicy pork chops with a refreshing apple and celery root salad for a delicious and healthy meal. The pork chops are seasoned with a savory blend of herbs and spices, then pan-fried until golden brown and cooked through. The apple and celery root salad is made with crisp apples, celery root, red onion, and a tangy vinaigrette dressing. This salad adds a bright and refreshing contrast to the rich flavor of the pork chops. This recipe also includes instructions for making a simple pan sauce to serve with the pork chops. The pan sauce is made with the flavorful drippings from the pork chops, along with a few simple ingredients such as butter, flour, and broth. The resulting sauce is rich and flavorful, and it perfectly complements the pork chops and salad.
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PORK AND APPLE SALAD
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat a grill to high. Mix 2 tablespoons apple jelly with the thyme. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper and brush with olive oil on both sides. Grill the chops until marked, about 3 minutes per side. Brush with the jelly-thyme mixture and continue to grill until the chops are cooked through, about 2 more minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Soak the diced onion in a bowl of cold water, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk the mustard, vinegar and the remaining 1 tablespoon apple jelly in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Slowly add 1/2 cup olive oil, whisking until smooth.
- Cut the pork into bite-size pieces and drain the onion. Add the lettuce, apple, turnip, pork, onion and blue cheese to the bowl with the dressing and toss. Top with parsley, if desired.
PORK CHOP WITH APPLE AND CELERY ROOT SALAD
For this pork chop recipe, the target temperature for the meat might be lower than what you're used to. That's because we believe that when you invest in delicious, humanely raised pork, you deserve to enjoy it at a juicy, tender medium-rare.
Provided by Claire Saffitz
Categories Bon Appétit Pork Pork Chop Apple Fall Winter Dinner Lettuce Salad Almond Wheat/Gluten-Free
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Pork chop:
- Pat pork chop dry with paper towels. Mix salt, pepper, and sugar in a small bowl; sprinkle all over pork. Place pork on a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet so it's resting on its side with bone sticking upright and chill, uncovered, at least 8 hours and up to 1 day.
- Let pork chop sit at room temperature at least 1 hour for even roasting.
- Preheat oven to 300°F. Heat a large skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium-high. Rub chop all over with oil and carefully place in skillet; reserve rack and baking sheet. Cook chop, turning every minute or so, until deeply browned on both sides, 5-8 minutes. Turn on its side and sear edges and fat cap until browned, about 3 minutes total. Transfer back to rack, place in oven, and roast until a thermometer inserted into the center of chop about 1" from bone registers 130°F, 25-35 minutes (use a probe thermometer if you've got one, or use an instant-read thermometer and check every few minutes after pork has been roasting 20 minutes). Transfer pork to a cutting board; let rest 15-20 minutes.
- Salad and assembly:
- While the pork is resting, whisk egg yolk, garlic, vinegar, mustard, and honey in a medium bowl. Gradually add 1/2 cup oil, whisking until dressing is emulsified (it should be the consistency of heavy cream). Season with kosher salt and pepper.
- Toss lettuce, frisée, celery root, apple, Pecorino, and almonds in a large bowl; season with kosher salt and pepper. Add about three-quarters of dressing and toss to coat; add more dressing to taste and season with more kosher salt and pepper.
- Use a thin-bladed knife to cut pork chop away from rib bone, then cut between bones to separate into 2 ribs (or don't, and greedily eat both bones in the kitchen before serving others, because you're the cook and you deserve it). Slice chop 1/2" thick, drizzle with oil, and sprinkle with sea salt. Serve with salad.
PORK CHOPS WITH CELERY AND ALMOND SALAD
Steps:
- Combine cranberries and vinegar in a small bowl and set aside.
- Season pork generously with salt, then rub with 1 Tbsp. oil total. Heat a dry medium skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium. Cook pork chops, moving once or twice to hotter areas of skillet, until first side is deeply browned, 6-9 minutes. Turn pork chops and cook until second sides are browned, about 5 minutes. Working one at a time, set chops on fatty side with tongs to melt and brown fat cap, about 1 minute each. At this point an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of each chop should register 135°F.
- Add thyme, garlic, and butter to skillet and swirl to melt butter. Tilt skillet toward you so butter pools in the pan and spoon foaming butter over chops continuously until butter is browned, about 1 minute. Transfer pork chops, thyme, and garlic to a cutting board and let meat rest while you assemble the salad.
- Combine shallot and a couple of pinches of salt in a large bowl. Pour vinegar from reserved cranberries into bowl. Whisking constantly, gradually add remaining 3 Tbsp. oil. Add cranberries, celery, parsley, almonds, Parmesan, and several pinches of salt; toss to combine.
- Cut along bones to remove meat from pork chops; slice meat 1/2" thick. Transfer meat and bones to a platter along with garlic and thyme, then drizzle any accumulated juices left on cutting board over top. Serve with salad.
PORK CHOPS WITH APPLE BACON SALAD
Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For the pork chops: Mix together the juice, salt and 1 gallon cold water. Submerge the pork chops and let brine in the refrigerator overnight.
- In a large saute pan over high heat, warm the oil. Then sprinkle the chops with the salt and pepper. Add the chops to the warmed oil, and then reduce the heat to medium. Sear the chops until browned, 4 to 5 minutes on the first side, and then flip and repeat the process on the second side. After cooking on the second side, remove the pork from the pan and drain out excess oil from the pan.
- To prepare the apple bacon salad: Return the pan to medium-high heat. Then add the oil, apples, bacon, onions and salt to the pan. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes, stirring throughout. Add the balsamic and sugar, and then reduce the vinegar for 2 minutes. After reducing, remove the pan from the stove and stir in the butter until smooth. Add the celery leaves.
- Serve the chops with a choice of sides and finish with the apple bacon salad.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use thick-cut pork chops that are at least 1 inch thick.
- Pork chops can be grilled, pan-fried, or baked. If you're grilling them, make sure to preheat the grill to medium-high heat and cook the chops for 8-10 minutes per side, or until they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- If you're pan-frying the chops, heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the chops for 4-5 minutes per side, or until they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- If you're baking the chops, preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the chops for 15-20 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- To make the apple and celery root salad, simply combine the apples, celery root, walnuts, and dressing in a large bowl. Serve immediately.
- For a more flavorful salad, use a variety of apples, such as Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, and Pink Lady.
- You can also add other vegetables to the salad, such as shredded carrots, radishes, or fennel.
- If you don't have any celery root, you can substitute another root vegetable, such as parsnips or turnips.
Conclusion:
Pork chops are a versatile and delicious cut of meat that can be cooked in a variety of ways. When paired with a simple salad, they make a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
The apple and celery root salad is a light and refreshing side dish that is perfect for pork chops. The sweetness of the apples and the crunch of the celery root complement the savory flavor of the pork chops perfectly.
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