BEER BRINED PORK CHOPS WITH ROASTED APPLES

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For the perfect dish for a chilly autumn evening, marinate pork chops overnight in a beer-based marinade and serve with apples roasted with garlic and other seasonings.

Provided by By Bree Hester

Categories     Entree

Time 5h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

8 boneless center-cut pork chops (1/2 inch thick)
3 cups water
1 bottle or can (12 oz) beer
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup kosher (coarse) salt
6 black peppercorns
4 sprigs fresh thyme
4 sprigs fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
3/4 teaspoon table salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Place pork chops in 1-gallon resealable freezer plastic bag. In medium bowl, mix water, beer, brown sugar and kosher salt until brown sugar is dissolved. Add peppercorns, thyme sprigs and rosemary sprigs. Pour brine over pork chops. Seal bag; refrigerate 4 to 24 hours, turning bag occasionally.
  • Heat oven to 375°F. Line cookie sheet with foil; spray foil with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, toss apples, garlic, parsley, chopped thyme, chopped rosemary, salt, pepper and flour. Spread apples in single layer on cookie sheet. Drizzle with 1/4 cup oil. Roast 45 minutes to 1 hour or until apples are softened.
  • About 20 minutes before apples are done, remove pork chops from brine and discard brine. Do not rinse pork chops; pat dry with paper towels. In large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add pork chops; cook about 10 minutes, turning once, or until pork is no longer pink in center. Let stand 5 minutes.
  • Serve pork chops with roasted apples. Garnish with additional thyme and rosemary sprigs, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

Marvin Alvarez
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the pork chops and the apples.


Kailley Frias
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These pork chops were a bit too salty for my taste.


Andrea Thomas
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I'm not a big fan of pork chops, but I really enjoyed these. The brine made them so tender and flavorful.


Abdulganiyu Adeyinka
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The pork chops were a little bland. I think I would add more spices next time.


Emmanuel Ochieng
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This dish was absolutely amazing! The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the apples were a perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


turq creations
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The pork chops were a little dry, but the apples were delicious. I think I would cook the pork chops for a shorter amount of time next time.


Jagat Adhikari
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the pork chops and the apples.


Surat Chandrawanshi
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These pork chops were a bit too salty for my taste.


Ripley Slover
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I'm not a big fan of pork chops, but I really enjoyed these. The brine made them so tender and flavorful.


Kennidee Keene
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The pork chops were juicy and flavorful, but the apples were a little too tart for my taste.


Hassan Mirzaa
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This dish was so easy to make and it turned out delicious. I will definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.


Safnan Sabbir
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The pork chops were a little bland. I think I would add more spices next time.


William Nkrumah
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I made this dish for my husband and he loved it! He said it was the best pork chops he's ever had.


Zia Rehman
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These pork chops were amazing! The brine made them so tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Fanele Mkhabela
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pork chops turned out tough. I'm not sure what went wrong.


umesh khatri
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The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the apples were a great addition.


sam Alix
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the pork chops and the apples. I will definitely be making this again.


Devaysha Guerpo
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The pork chops were a little dry, but the apples were delicious.


Blake Rogers
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These beer-brined pork chops were juicy and flavorful. I loved the combination of the sweet apples and the savory pork. This dish was a hit with my family!