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Apple Chutney Center Cut Pork Chops with Maple Bacon Brussel Sprouts

Center Cut Pork Chops topped off with Apple Chutney served along side Maple Bacon Infused Brussel Sprouts
Print Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Skillet or Cast Iron Pan
  • Cutting Board
  • Sharp Knife
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 4 Thick Center Cut Pork Chops
  • 4 Slices Maple Bacon

Produce

  • 1 Package of Fresh Brussel Sprouts
  • 1 Small White Onion
  • 3 Large Granny Smith Apples
  • 1 Package Dried Cranberries Craisins or any brand dried cranberries.

Seasonings and Spices

  • 1 Tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Garlic and Herb Seasonings No Salt
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • Salt
  • Black Pepper

Oil

  • Olive Oil

Dairy

  • 4 tbsp Butter

Instructions
 

Prep Produce

  • Rinse Brussel Sprouts under water being sure to remove any dirt or residue. No one wants to taste anything that doesn't belong.
  • Slice Brussel Sprouts in half and set aside.
  • Peel and slice White Onion in thin slices and set aside.
  • Peel your apples, core them and chop them up into small bite size pieces.

Prep Center Cut Pork Chops and Maple Bacon

  • Rinse your Chops under water and pat them dry with paper towels.
  • Place them in a bowl.
  • Add Garlic Herb Seasoning, Cumin and a couple pinches of Salt & Pepper depending on how much Salt & Pepper you like.
  • Rub the seasonings into your Chops being sure to get seasonings all over them. Set aside for 15 minutes so that the seasonings marinate into the them.
  • Slice Maple Bacon into small pieces.

Cooking Instructions

  • Heat Skillet or Cast Iron Pan on medium/high.
  • Drizzle some Olive Oil to coat the bottom of the Skillet.
  • Add two tablespoons of Butter.
  • When Skillet is nice and hot and butter is sizzling, gently place Center Cut Pork Chops into Skillet and begin searing for 3-5 minutes on one side until golden brown being sure to get nice browned edges. Flip over and continue searing for another 3-5 minutes to brown other side. Cooking time will vary on the thickness of your Chops but the internal temperature should read 135°F if using a meat thermometer.
  • Remove them from Skillet and set aside on plate to rest. They will continue to cook with the residual heat so be sure not to overcook in Skillet as they will become tough.
  • Place Maple Bacon into Skillet and cook them until almost done.
  • Add another drizzle of Olive Oil and 1 tablespoon of Butter to same Skillet with Bacon.
  • Proceed to place sliced Brussel Sprouts, Sliced Onion and a pinch of Salt & Pepper into Skillet and Sauté them stirring every couple of minutes until tender and cooked through. The flavor of the Maple Bacon will infuse into the Brussel Sprouts giving them a sweet but smokey taste. Remove them from Skillet and set aside on a plate.

Prepare Apple Chutney

  • Place last tablespoon of Butter, Brown Sugar, Dried Cranberries, pinch of Salt & Pepper and chopped Apples into same pan stirring consistently until Apples begin to break down, Dried Cranberries soften and Onions caramelize. All the flavors will meld together creating a wonderful Chutney to place on top of Center Cut Pork Chops.

Plate your dish with a Center Cut Pork Chop and a spoonful or two of Apple Chutney right on top with a generous helping of Maple Bacon Brussel Sprouts along side.

  • I hope you enjoy this simple but flavorful meal.
Keyword Brussel Sprouts, Pork Chops