Pan Seared Pork Chops With Maple Gravy And Apple Bacon Hash Food

PAN-SEARED PORK CHOPS WITH MAPLE GRAVY AND APPLE BACON HASH

Steps:

• APPLE-BACON HASH:.
• Cook bacon until crisp and browned. Drain on paper towels, reserving bacon fat. Heat butter and 2 tbsp bacon fat in a skillet. Add potato, onion, garlic, and apple. Cook until lightly brown, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and add the seasonings. Keep warm.
• PORK CHOPS:.
• Heat remaining bacon fat. Season pork, add to pan, and cover. Cook, turning occasionally, until done, about 15 minutes. Transfer the chops to a plate and cover to keep warm.
• MAPLE GRAVY:.
• Pour off all but 1 tbsp of pan drippings. Whisk in flour and let bubble for 1 minute. Whisk in chicken stock, maple syrup, and cream. Bring to a boil. Cook, whisking often, until mixture reduces and thickens, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Crumble the bacon over the hash. Serve with chops and sauce.

KENJI'S PERFECT PAN-SEARED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• NIGHT OR MORNING BEFORE COOKING.
• Pat pork chops with a paper towel. Combine salt and pepper in a small bowl. Season pork chops generously on all sides with the salt and sugar mixture. Transfer to a wire rack set in a rimmed baking sheet and refrigerate, UNCOVERED, at least 8 hours and up to 24.
• COOKING.
• Preheat oven to 250°F
• Place baking sheet with pork chops in oven and cook until an instant read thermometer inserted into the center of the chops registers 100-110°F for medium-rare (about 30 minutes), or 110-120°F for medium (about 35 minutes). To prevent overcooking, start checking temperature 5-10 minutes before suggested time.
• Remove chops from oven.
• Heat oil in a large stainless steel or cast iron skillet over high heat until smoking.
• Place pork chops in skillet and cook, turning occasionally, until starting to brown, about 1 1/2 minutes.
• Add butter, shallots, and thyme to skillet. Continue cooking, spooning shallots and thyme on top of chops and basting with butter until golden brown on both sides and well-crusted, about 2 minutes longer.
• Remove pan from heat, transfer chops to a clean rack set in a rimmed baking sheet, and let rest for 3-5 minutes.
• Just before serving, reheat dripping in pan until smoking. Pour hot drippings over chops. They should sizzle and crisp a bit. Serve immediately.

PAN SEARED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Marinade chops in oil and vinegar (for at least 30 minutes or up to 3 hours).
• Season chops and heat a black iron skillet or shallow fry pan.
• (Medium/High heat) When pan is hot sear chops (do not turn for 3 minutes) then flip and sear other side.
• (searing will seal in the juices so chops will not dry out).
• As soon as chops are done remove them and put butter and onions into pan.
• Cook till onions are done to desired consistency.
• Enjoy!