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RECIPE:
*Pork chops with apple and arugula:
Serves 2
2 Pork Chops
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup finely chopped shallots
1 medium green apple, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 garlic clove, chopped
1/2 cup brandy
1 cup apple juice
2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped
1 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 cups arugula, washed and dried
1) Rinse and pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel. Season with salt and pepper.
2) In a saute pan over medium-high heat, add the oil, heating until it just starts to haze. Add the pork chops and saute until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Closely monitor the heat so the pork chops get a deep golden brown but the bits at the bottom of the pan don’t burn- they are the flavor foundation for your sauce. Remove the pork chops and set aside.
3)Add the shallots, chopped apple, and garlic to the same pan. Cook for 2 minutes or until golden. Use tongs to scrape the bits off the bottom of the pan. Add the brandy and let boil, reducing the liquid by half. Add the apple juice and rosemary, and boil for 1 minute. Add the chicken stock and boil (reduce) until you have a nice saucy consistency. Add the butter. Turn off the heat and stir just until the butter is melted. Add the arugula.
4) Place each pork chop on a plate. Pour the sauce with the arugula on top of each chop.
ENJOY!