Pork Chops with Apple and Onion
Ingredients
- 2 c apple juice
- 1.5 T Salt (Table)
- 1/4 c Sugar (Brown)
- 3 peppercorns
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 pork chops
- 1/2 c diced onion
- 1/2 c apple, diced
- 1/2 c dry white wine
Method
Combine the apple juice, salt, brown sugar, pepper corns, bay leaf, and cinnamon stick in a pot. Bring it all to a boil and when the sugar and salt have dissolved take it off the heat and let it come to room temperature. Place the chops in a baking dish. Pour the liquid over them and add any water to make sure they're covered. Use a plate or a mug to keep them submerged. Chill overnight in the fridge.
Dice an onion and an apple.
Remove the chops from the brine and discard the liquid. Brown the chops for 3 to 4 minutes each side in butter and olive oil. Remove to a 350 degree oven to finish cooking through.
Drop the apple and onion in the pan. Cook over medium heat until the onions have begun to brown. Add 1 cup dry white wine and keep cooking until almost dry.
Remove chops from oven and garnish with apple onion mix.
Notes
SJ Note 7 Aug 2009: Original recipe calls for 1/4 cup salt for brine; I put in 2 T table salt. Also, I will use chicken broth instead of white wine this time.
SJ Note 9 Aug 2009: This was good, but too much apple and onion; reduced each by half, along with wine/broth. A teensy bit too salty, so I reduced that to 1.5 T table salt. If you use a coarse salt, like kosher salt, double that amount. A good, simple, easy dish.