![]() ![]() I used ⅛ teaspoon of cayenne pepper in the sauce. But, any mild honey will work for this recipe.Ĭayenne Pepper: I always like a dash of spice in my recipes, but not too much where it’s unbearable. I used ¾ of a cup of clover honey to make the sauce. Honey: You can’t have honey mustard without honey. Plus, when mixed with honey and apple cider vinegar, you get this balance of tanginess, sweetness, and acidity. I decided to use coarse ground mustard to add some texture to the sauce. It gives the recipe this smoked applewood effect that is delicious! Grilling the pork chops instead of searing them would make this even better! The liquid is totally optional though.Ĭoarse Ground Dijon Mustard: I have come to love the tangy and sharp flavor of Dijon Mustard. Liquid Smoke: To add some additional warmth to the recipe, I added some liquid smoke to the recipe. It complements the apples in the recipe and has a hint of sweetness. The onions get a little caramelized after sauteing which makes the sauce even better! I used about 1 medium yellow onion and 1 tablespoon of fresh minced garlic.Īpple Cider Vinegar: To cut some of the sweetness of the sauce and apples, I decided to add about ½ cup of apple cider vinegar. Yellow Onion & Garlic: You can’t have a recipe without a few sliced onions and garlic! They add so much flavor to this dish without overpowering the sauce. Plus, they hold up very well when cooked. I decided to use Gala apples for their mix of sweetness and tartness. ![]() Red Apples: Pork and apples are always an amazing combo for the fall! You want to choose a mild, sweet, and firm apple. Since the chops are being cooked in a sauce, you do not need to overly season the chops. I added some paprika for color and smokiness as well. Kosher salt and ground black pepper are all you really need. Seasoning: To season the pork chops, I kept the seasoning simple. You only need a small amount for the beginning of the recipe. I suggest using one of the following oils: vegetable, canola, or grapeseed. Just make sure to not overcook the chops.Ĭooking Oil: Use neutral cooking oil for drizzling and searing the chops. However, you can easily use boneless pork chops. Plus, for presentation purposes, they are beautiful. They retain a lot more moisture than boneless pork chops. Pork Chops: I suggest getting thick-cut bone-in pork chops. They are all very easy to use and find in your local grocery stores. I kept most of the ingredients simple for easy access and fast cooking. The ingredients are pretty simple in this recipe but, let’s still walk through them. Honey Mustard & Apple Pork Chop Ingredients: For example, pork chops are better for searing and grilling and, a Pork Butt is better for braising and smoking. All you need is a metal hammer or rolling pin with some plastic wrap.Īlways know what cut of pork you are working with! Each cut of pork works better with a certain type of cooking method. Try tenderizing the chops! This will help to break down some of the tough muscle fibers ensuring that the final product is tender. But, never use the marinade that the pork was submerged in. This will help keep the pork moist as well. ![]() If marinating, make some additional marinade to make a sauce for the pork. Lightly coat the pork in some form of neutral oil before cooking to ensure moistness. ![]() If you enjoy eating pork, here are just a few additional tips that will instantly improve the way that you cook pork: I suggest doing the same thing with pork chops. It adds some extra moisture to the pork creating an even better final product. I always suggest marinating or bringing leaner cuts of pork. My biggest issue with pork is that a lot of the time, it is overcooked. Of course, everyone can choose to eat what they want. Now I know that some people do not eat pork for various reasons ( i.e. ![]()
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