Best 6 Pork Chops With Cider Leeks Recipes

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Pork chops with cider and leeks is a classic French dish that is both elegant and easy to make. The pork chops are braised in a flavorful mixture of hard cider, leeks, and herbs, resulting in a tender and juicy dish. This recipe is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.

This article provides two variations of the recipe: a traditional version and a modern version with a few twists. The traditional version uses bone-in pork chops, while the modern version uses boneless pork chops. Both versions are delicious and can be easily tailored to your own taste.

In addition to the pork chops with cider and leeks, this article also includes recipes for two side dishes that are perfect for serving with the pork chops: roasted Brussels sprouts and mashed potatoes with caramelized onions. These side dishes are both easy to make and add a delicious and hearty touch to the meal.

Whether you are looking for a classic French dish or a modern twist on a classic, this article has something for everyone. So gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal.

Let's cook with our recipes!

APPLE CIDER PORK CHOPS



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These apple cider pork chops are a must for fall family dinners. I serve them with buttered egg noodles to soak up more of that delicious sauce. The recipe is easy to double when company pops in. -Debiana Casterline, Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
6 boneless pork loin chops (6 to 8 ounces each), about 3/4 inch thick
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup apple cider
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Brown pork chops on both sides., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine next seven ingredients; stir in apple cider. Pour over pork chops. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, until a thermometer inserted into chops reads 145°, 4-5 minutes. Remove chops from skillet; let stand for 5 minutes., In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cider mixture in skillet. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Pour over chops; sprinkle with fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 210mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic exchanges

CIDER-BRINED PORK CHOPS WITH PERFECT PAN SAUCE



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This brine has a higher concentration of salt than most, allowing it to add flavor and moisture to your chops in as little as 30 minutes. If you have more time, brine them up to 4 hours for maximum flavor, but no longer or the pork will be too salty. Add the easy pan sauce to your repertoire and make it your own by using white wine or dark beer instead of cider and varying the herbs based on what you like and have on hand.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

1/3 cup kosher salt
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
2 teaspoons whole coriander seeds
2 teaspoons mustard seeds
1 teaspoon allspice berries
2 bay leaves
4 fresh thyme sprigs
One 12-ounce bottle or can chilled hard cider (1 1/2 cups)
4 bone-in, center-cut pork chops, about 1 inch thick
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary, plus more sprigs for garnish
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, plus more sprigs for garnish
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup hard cider
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • For the brine: combine the salt, brown sugar, peppercorns, coriander, mustard seeds, allspice berries, bay leaves, thyme and 1 1/2 cups water in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and stir to dissolve the sugar and salt, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and pour in the cold cider. Let the brine cool to room temperature.
  • Put the pork chops in a large resealable plastic bag and pour in the brine. Press out excess air and seal tightly. Put the bag in a shallow container so it can lay flat and refrigerate for 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.
  • Drain the chops, rinse and pat dry. Discard the brine.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the chops (work in batches if necessary; do not crowd the pan) and cook, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and cooked through, 13 to 14 minutes. (If the chops are browning too quickly or the pan drippings start to burn, lower the heat.) Remove to a plate.
  • For the sauce: Discard all but 1 tablespoon fat from the pan. Add 1 tablespoon of the butter and place over medium heat. Add the garlic, rosemary and thyme and cook until sizzling, about 30 seconds. Sprinkle in the flour and stir to make a paste. Whisk in the cider and bring to a simmer.
  • Simmer until very thick, about 1 minute. Add the stock, bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Whisk in the cream and simmer to bring the sauce together, about 1 minute. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter, vinegar and parsley. Season to taste with salt. Add the chops to the pan and simmer, turning occasionally, until just heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve garnished with fresh thyme and rosemary sprigs.

PORK AND CIDER STEW



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This week we are getting 2 different meals out of the same basic protein, cubed pork shoulder (butt) and chicken thighs. Midweek? A meat-free menu to lighten things up.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 pounds pork shoulder (butt), cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
Salt and pepper
Flour, for dredging
3 to 4 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
3 to 4 ribs of celery, chopped, chopped into bite-size pieces
2 carrots, peeled and chopped into bite-size pieces
1 large or 2 medium onions, chopped into bite-size pieces
1 large fresh bay leaf
Fresh herb bundle, thyme, sage and parsley sprigs tied with kitchen twine
1 1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds
1 1/2 cups cloudy cider
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 cup chicken stock
3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-size chunks
2 to 3 crisp apples, chopped
Celery tops, chopped for garnish

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the meat with salt and pepper and lightly dredge in flour. Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the meat in batches and remove to a plate, adding a little additional oil when necessary. When all of the meat is browned and set aside, add the butter to the Dutch oven to melt. When the butter foams, add the celery, carrots, onions, bay leaf, herb bundle, some salt and pepper and the caraway seeds. Stir to combine and sweat the vegetables for a few minutes. Add the cider and vinegar, and reduce by half. Add the stock and then return the pork to the Dutch oven. Cover and cook about 1 hour over low heat or in an oven preheated to 325 degrees F.
  • Stir in the potatoes and apples and continue to cook until the pork is tender, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Cool and store for a make-ahead meal. Reheat over moderate heat and garnish with celery tops to serve.

CIDER-BRINED PORK CHOPS WITH CREAMED LEEKS AND APPLES



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Provided by Sanford D'Amato

Categories     Fruit Juice     Liqueur     Milk/Cream     Pork     Broil     Sauté     Dinner     Apple     Leek     Fall     Brine     Bon Appétit     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 1/4 cups apple cider
3 tablespoons coarse salt
6 allspice berries
1 bay leaf
4 10-ounce bone-in center-cut pork rib chops
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
5 large leeks (white and pale green parts only), thinly sliced
1 cup whipping cream
1 1/2 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, halved, each half cut into 4 wedges
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth
1/3 cup Calvados
Olive oil

Steps:

  • Bring 4 cups cider, salt, allspice, and bay leaf to boil in large saucepan, stirring to dissolve salt. Cool completely. Place pork in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Pour brine over. Cover; refrigerate overnight.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-low heat. Add leeks; sauté until tender, about 7 minutes. Add cream and simmer until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Creamed leeks can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
  • Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add apples and sauté 10 minutes. Add sugar and sauté until apples are golden, about 6 minutes longer. Add stock, then Calvados and remaining 1/4 cup cider. Simmer until liquid thickens slightly and apples are tender, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Set aside. Prepare barbecue (medium heat) or preheat broiler. Drain pork. Rinse under cold water; pat dry. Brush pork with oil. Grill or broil to desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium.
  • Meanwhile, rewarm leeks, thinning with 1 to 3 tablespoons water if necessary. Bring apples to simmer. Spoon leeks onto plates. Top with pork, then apples.

ALLSPICE PORK CHOPS WITH LEEKS AND APPLES



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Allspice flavored pork chops are topped with cooked apples and leeks.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon ground allspice
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
6 bone-in pork chops (4 to 5 ounces each)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 Gala apples, roughly chopped into 1-inch chunks
2 large leeks (white and light green parts), halved lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices

Steps:

  • Mix together the olive oil, allspice, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl to form a paste. Transfer the mixture to a large resealable plastic bag and add the pork chops, massaging the paste into the chops to coat. Marinate at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large saucepan. Add the apples and leeks and season with salt and pepper. Add 1/2 cup water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the leeks are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Remove 3 pork chops from the marinade and cook until lightly browned, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Remove the pork chops to a plate and cook the remaining 3 chops.
  • Place each pork chop on a plate and spoon the apple-leek mixture (including any juices) on top.

ONE-PAN PORK FILLET WITH LEEKS, APPLES, MUSTARD & THYME



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Pair pork fillets with the flavours of leek and apple. The sauce works with whole pork chops or skin-on chicken thighs too - just adjust the simmering time

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

40g butter
1 pork fillet (about 500g), sliced into thick pieces
2 eating apples, cored and cut into thick wedges
1 leek, sliced into thick rounds
1 large thyme sprig
1tbsp cider vinegar
300ml chicken stock
150ml double cream or crème fraîche
1tbsp mustard
mash, to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Melt the butter over a medium heat in a large, shallow saucepan, frying pan or flameproof casserole until foaming. Season the pork slices, then fry for 2 mins on each side until browned. Use a slotted spoon to lift the pork onto a plate, then cook the apple wedges in the same pan for 3-4 mins until starting to caramelise. Lift onto the plate and set aside. Reduce the heat, scatter the leeks and thyme into the pan and cook for 15-20 mins until softened.
  • Splash in the vinegar and simmer for 1 min, then pour the stock over the leeks, season and simmer for 10 mins more. Pour in the cream, then add the mustard and return the pork and apples to the pan. Season to taste and simmer for 5 mins more until the pork is cooked through but still tender and the apples are starting to soften. Serve the pork spooned over mash, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 469 calories, Fat 34 grams fat, SaturatedFat 19 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 31 grams protein, Sodium 1.2 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cut pork chops and leeks. You can also buy pre-made apple cider vinegar if you don't have any on hand.
  • If you don't have a Dutch oven, you can use a large skillet or braising pan.
  • Be sure to brown the pork chops well before adding the other ingredients. This will help to develop flavor and prevent the chops from becoming dry.
  • If you like a thicker sauce, add a cornstarch slurry (equal parts cornstarch and water) to the pan after the pork chops have been cooked.
  • Serve the pork chops with mashed potatoes, rice, or your favorite side dish.

Conclusion:

Pork chops with cider leeks is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The pork chops are tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and tangy. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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