The Best Fall Chops

Name: The Best Fall Chops
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 pound head cabbage, very thinly sliced; 1 Fuji apple, cored and thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1/4 cup olive oil, divided; kosher salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; 4 (3/4-inch-thick) pork chops, bone-in; 2 teaspoons fennel seed, crushed; onion powder, to taste; garlic powder, to taste; 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped, for garnish

Pork Stove-Top Gastro-Pub

Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

About

Pork chops already sound like a delicious idea, with their sweet and savory flavor just ready to be pan-fried to golden-brown perfection. But how can we make them feel more aligned with the magic of autumn? The Best Fall Chops add a little bit of fall enchantment to the amazing main course, with the fragrance of fennel adding to the magical taste experience. A fresh, refreshing, and crisp apple and cabbage coleslaw adds a harvest feel to the plate as well as a splash of autumnal color. Ready in just 30 minutes, The Best Fall Chops more than live up to its name.

Ingredients

1 pound head cabbage, very thinly sliced
1 Fuji apple, cored and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil, divided
kosher salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
4 (3/4-inch-thick) pork chops, bone-in
2 teaspoons fennel seed, crushed
onion powder, to taste
garlic powder, to taste
2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped, for garnish

Directions

Step 1 -In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, the apple, the vinegar, and 2 tablespoons of the oil.

Step 2 -Season the cabbage mixture with the salt and the pepper.

Step 3 -Toss the cabbage to combine.

Step 4 -Allow the cabbage to soften, tossing occasionally, about 15-20 minutes.

Step 5 -In a large skillet, heat the remaining olive oil over medium-high heat.

Step 6 -Season the pork chops with the fennel seeds, the garlic powder, the onion powder, the salt, and the pepper.

Step 7 -Add the pork chops to the hot oil and cook, turning once, until the pork reaches 140 degrees F when tested with an instant read thermometer, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Step 8 -Let the pork chops rest on a plate for at least 5 minutes. They should come up to a safe eating temperature of 145 degrees F while resting.

Step 9 -Serve the chops over the coleslaw and garnish with the parsley

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