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4 Thick Cut Pork Chops Ask a question about this ingredient
2 Granny Smith Apples, Diced Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 cup Dried Cranberries Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 cup White Wine Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons Olive Oil Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 Yellow Onion, Small Dice Ask a question about this ingredient
2 teaspoons Minced Fresh Ginger Ask a question about this ingredient
2 Cloves Garlic, Minced Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon Ask a question about this ingredient
1/3 teaspoon Nutmeg Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 teaspoon Ground Cloves Ask a question about this ingredient
2-3 tablespoons Agave Nectar or Sugar Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons Butter Ask a question about this ingredient
Salt and Pepper to Taste Ask a question about this ingredient
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Ask a question about this stepSet sauté pan to medium/high heat. Add the olive oil to the pan. Salt and pepper the pork chops and then add them to the pan. Brown on both sides for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Put onto a sheet tray and put pork chops into the oven for 15 to 20 minutes.
Ask a question about this stepWhile pork is in oven, keep the sauté pan at medium/high heat and add the shallots, garlic and ginger. Sauté for a couple of minutes, till the shallots are translucent. Lower the heat if needed as to not burn the garlic and ginger. Add the apples and sauté for a couple of more minutes. Deglaze the pan using the white wine and apple cider vinegar. Once that has deglazed, add the lemon juice. Now add the cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and agave nectar. Taste the sauce and adjust salt, pepper and add more agave nectar if needed. Finally, put the dried cranberries in. Turn the heat off and add the 2 tbsp of butter.
Ask a question about this stepOnce the pork chops come out of the oven, let them rest for 5 minutes. Then plate them with some of the Apple Cranberry Sauce on top.
Ask a question about this stepServe with whole wheat couscous, follow the packages instructions for the couscous.
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Todd is an adventure traveler and co-founder of the premier coffee roasting company La Colombe Torrefaction.
