PORK CHOPS WITH CIDER LEEKS

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 bone-in pork chops (1/2 to 3/4 inch thick; about 8 ounces each)
1 teaspoon fennel seeds, lightly crushed
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 wide strips lemon zest (removed with a vegetable peeler), plus 1 tablespoon juice
3 cloves garlic, smashed
2 sprigs rosemary
2 large leeks (white and light green parts only), halved lengthwise and cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 bulb fennel, sliced 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick, fronds chopped
1 cup apple cider
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Season the pork chops on both sides with the fennel seeds and a few pinches each of salt and pepper. Set aside while you prepare the vegetables.
  • Melt the butter in a large wide pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the lemon zest strips, garlic and rosemary and cook, stirring, until the garlic is softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the leeks, sliced fennel, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Pour in the cider, cover and reduce the heat to medium low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the leeks and fennel are tender but not browned, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in two batches if necessary, add the pork chops and cook until well browned but still rosy near the bone, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and let rest 5 minutes.
  • Discard the rosemary from the leeks and stir in the lemon juice and 1/4 cup fennel fronds; season with salt and pepper. Divide among plates and top with the pork. Drizzle with any accumulated juices from the pork plate and sprinkle with a few more fennel fronds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Fat 32 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Cholesterol 124 milligrams, Sodium 545 milligrams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 40 grams, Sugar 12 grams

Apon Mia
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This recipe was easy to follow and the pork chops turned out great! The sauce was a bit too salty for my taste, but that's just a personal preference. Overall, I really enjoyed this recipe.


hkaaay
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I made this recipe for my family last night and everyone loved it. The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Amado Rodriguez
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Adelina “Garcia” Farias
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The pork chops are always juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I usually serve it with mashed potatoes and green beans.


Angela Bravo
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This recipe was easy to follow and the pork chops turned out great! The sauce was a bit too salty for my taste, but that's just a personal preference. Overall, I really enjoyed this recipe.


Tanisha Akter
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I made this recipe for my family last night and everyone loved it. The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Zain Hussain
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Elizabeth Riding
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The pork chops are always juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I usually serve it with mashed potatoes and green beans.


Samwel Aziz
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This recipe was easy to follow and the pork chops turned out great! The sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but that's just a personal preference. Overall, I really enjoyed this recipe.


Gamergirl Magic
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Seso James
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This recipe was amazing! The pork chops were so juicy and flavorful, and the cider-leek sauce was to die for. I will definitely be making this again.