Gary Rhodes Pork Chops With Apple Tart Topping Food

PORK CHOPS WITH GOLDEN APPLE SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine first 8 ingredients in a medium pot placed over medium high heat and cook until a chunky sauce forms, 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. If sauce begins to spatter as it bubbles, reduce heat back a little, but it should be allowed to reduce and form quickly. Once apples are soft and sauce forms, remove it from the heat.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add oil to the pan. Season chops on 1 side with salt and pepper. Using a pair of tongs, add chops to hot skillet seasoned side down. Season the opposite side of the chops with salt and pepper. Brown and caramelize the chops 2 minutes on each side, then reduce heat to medium and cook another 5 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally, until juices run clear. Remove chops from heat and let them rest a couple of minutes for juice to redistribute. Deglaze the pan with a splash of apple juice and 2 tablespoons of butter. Pour pan sauce over chops. Remove ginger from the sauce and top chops with generous portions of warm golden apple sauce.

MOMMA PRITCHETT'S GRILLED PORK CHOPS AND APPLE-PEAR TOPPING

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together 1 cup brown sugar, soy sauce, orange juice, brown mustard, honey, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, and cumin until thoroughly combined and the sugar has dissolved. Place the pork chops into the marinade, and spoon marinade to cover the chops. Let stand at room temperature for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• Remove the chops from the marinade, and discard marinade. Shake any excess drops of liquid from the chops, and grill until they are browned, no longer pink inside, and show good grill marks, about 8 minutes per side. Squeeze lime juice over the chops as they grill. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a chop should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
• Melt butter in a large skillet over high heat, then stir in 1 tablespoon of brown sugar and cinnamon; bring the mixture to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Stir in the apple and pear slices, and cook, stirring often, until the fruit is coated with the butter mixture and softened but not mushy, about 5 minutes. Transfer the apple and pear slices to a grilling basket.
• Grill the fruit on the outdoor grill until the slices are browned, about 5 more minutes. Serve grilled fruit with pork chops.

GORGONZOLA AND APPLE PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Butterfly each pork chop by slicing horizontally through the center with a sharp knife. Leave them attached on one side so they can be flipped open to create a butterfly shape.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add pork chops, reduce heat to medium and cook slowly for 5 to 7 minutes each side, or until they are done to your liking. Set aside.
• Melt butter or margarine in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add apples and saute until tender, then turn off heat and add cheese to skillet. Mix together slowly to form a creamy thick sauce.
• Place reserved chops on serving plate and stuff each one with 1/4 of the apple/cheese mixture. Serve hot.

PORK ROAST WITH APPLE TOPPING

Steps:

• Place roast on a rack in a shallow roasting pan and rub with poultry seasoning. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 2-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 160°. , For topping, combine the apple jelly, juice and cardamom in a saucepan. Cook and stir over low heat until smooth. Add apples and cranberries; cook until tender, about 5-10 minutes. , Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into apple mixture. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. , Remove roast from oven and let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with apple topping.

APPLE-TOPPED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a nonstick skillet, brown pork chops on both sides in oil. Place in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Add wine or broth to the skillet, stirring to loosen brown bits. Pour over chops. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes., Meanwhile, in the same skillet, saute apples in butter for 3-4 minutes. Add 1/2 cup apple juice and honey; cook for 1-2 minutes. Spoon over chops. Bake, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes or until heated through. Remove chops and apples to a serving platter and keep warm, reserving pan juices. , In a saucepan, combine cornstarch and remaining apple juice until smooth; add reserved pan juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over pork and apples.

GARY RHODES - HOMEMADE CRUMPETS

Steps:

• Sift together the flour and salt.
• Mix the yeast with a few tablespoons of the warm water.
• Whisk three-quarters of the remaining warm water into the flour and then add the yeasty liquid.
• Cover and leave in a warm place until the mixture has risen.
• Once risen, check the consistency.
• If the batter is very thick, loosen with the remaining water.
• The batter should now be left to stand for 8-10 minutes.
• Warm a non-stick frying pan on a low heat.
• Butter some crumpet rings or small tartlet rings.
• Place the rings into the frying pan and pour in some of the batter until half-full (1/4 to 1/2 inches deep).
• Cook on a low heat until small holes appear and the top has started to dry.
• The bottom of the crumpet will now be golden and it can be turned over and cooked for another minute.
• The crumpets are now ready for lots of melting butter!
• Note: The crumpets can be cooked without turning - simply cook until the tops are completely dry.
• The finely grated zest of 1 lemon can also be added to the batter to give a lemon bite.

GARY RHODES - PORK CHOPS WITH APPLE TART TOPPING

Steps:

• Put the cored and peeled apples in a saucepan, add half the caster sugar, the lemon juice and three tablespoons of water.
• Cover with a lid and cook over a medium to low heat for 10-15 minutes until tender, stirring from time to time.
• The applesauce can be very chunky or lightly whisked for a smoother finish.
• Pre-heat the grill.
• Brush the pork chops with a little of the melted butter, seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Put the chops on a grill tray with a rack, and grill them for 4-5 minutes on both sides.
• Meanwhile peel and core the remaining apples.
• Cut into thin long slices, maintaining the shape of the apple.
• Spread the applesauce over the chops and arrange the apple slices on top, slightly overlapping as you would for apple tart.
• Brush or drizzle the chops with the remaining melted butter, sprinkling with the remaining sugar and return under the grill.
• Cook for a few minutes and the apples are nicely toasted.
• Serve and enjoy.