CIDER-CURED PORK CHOPS
This is a home cook's take on a restaurant special, with shortcuts baked into the recipe. I learned the original at the elbow of Marc Murphy, the chef and an owner of Landmarc in Manhattan, and then adapted it for use in the home kitchen. (He grills. I pan-roast.) Brining gives the pork an incredible flavor, one amplified by the accompanying caramelized onions and apples. A drizzle of mock Bordelaise over the top elevates the whole enterprise: it's a meal for date nights and celebrations.
Provided by Sam Sifton
Categories dinner, main course
Time P3DT45m
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- To make the brine, dissolve the salt in 1/2 gallon of warm water in a large bowl. Add the pepper, pour in the apple cider and mix. Drop the pork chops into the brine and add enough additional apple cider so that the chops lurk in the liquid like frogs in a pond. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours and up to 72.
- To prepare the chops, preheat oven to 400 degrees. Remove chops from brine and dry with paper towels. Rub them with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and season well with salt and black pepper.
- Heat the remaining olive oil in two oven-safe skillets and brown the chops, three to a pan, for 4 minutes a side. Place skillets in oven for 6 to 8 minutes and then remove chops to a warm platter. Cover loosely with foil and allow them to rest for about 10 minutes.
- Serve with caramelized onions and apples, and drizzle with mock Bordelaise sauce.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 539, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 42 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 884 milligrams, Sugar 16 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Malek Ibrahim
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! The pork chops were tender and juicy, and the cider marinade gave them a wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Ricky Toregreson
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The pork chops were so flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this again.
Kelvin Amoah Konadu
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The pork chops are always tender and juicy. I love the cider marinade.
hasina hashu
[email protected]These pork chops were a hit at my dinner party! I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Ayesha Qadir
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The pork chops were tender and juicy, and the cider marinade gave them a delicious flavor.
Johnnie Page
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the pork chops turned out great! I loved the cider marinade.
musa felicia
[email protected]These pork chops were amazing! The cider marinade made them so flavorful and tender. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Betting Wali Sarkar
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! The pork chops were tender and juicy, and the cider marinade gave them a wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Udeoha Camillus
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The pork chops were so flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this again.
Affan Arab
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The pork chops are always tender and juicy. I love the cider marinade.
Kanhaiya Yadav
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the pork chops. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Valerie Drywater
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the results are delicious. I served the pork chops with mashed potatoes and green beans.
Mason Williams
[email protected]These pork chops were amazing! The cider marinade made them so tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.