Name: Apple & Maple Pork Chops
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes + 15 minutes
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Local products from Quebec
Ingredients: 4 Quebec pork chops, hotel cut (bone-in), about 1-in. (2.5-cm) thick; 3 tbsp. 45 mL apple jelly; 4 tbsp. 60 mL maple syrup; 2 tbsp. 30 mL olive oil; 1 tbsp. 15 mL butter; 1 shallot, finely chopped; 1 apple, peeled or unpeeled, diced; 1 tsp. 5 mL chopped fresh rosemary; ⅓ cup 80 mL crushed almonds; 2 cups 500 mL baby spinach; Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Apple & Maple Pork Chops

15 minutes Cook time 20 minutes Prep time 4 servings

Preparation

In The Oven

Place oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
In a small saucepan set over low heat, melt apple jelly with maple syrup. Set aside.
In a large skillet set over medium-high heat, heat oil and butter and brown chops for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Transfer to an oven-safe dish.
Brush pork with maple apple jelly mixture. Cover with parchment paper. To be checked. Bake for 7 to 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in the same skillet set over medium heat, sauté shallot and apples with rosemary for 3 to 4 minutes. Add almonds and maple syrup. Continue cooking for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add spinach without cooking. Serve immediately.

Apple & Maple Pork Chops

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