Don't be a Jerk-Pork Chops with Cinnamon Apples
spicy thick-cut pork chops topped with cinnamon apples
Ingredients
marinade
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp ground pepper
- 2 tbsp jerk seasoning
- 1/2 tsp sriracha
- 1 tbsp dijon
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
pork chops
- 2 thick cut pork chops boneless
cinnamon apples
- 1 apple envy, braeburn not granny
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- in a bowl add pepper, jerk seasoning, and garlic
- add the soy sauce, sriracha and dijon
- whisk in oil until well combined
- place pork chops in a gallon bag and add marinade, using your hands, massage the marinade into the chops from the outside of the bag
- let the chops marinate at room temperature for one hour
- heat a cast iron or heavy pan over medium-high heat, add the pork chops and marinade to the pan and cook for 5 minutes, flip and cook for another 5 minutes
- check for an internal temperature of 145 degreescook, checking every 3 minutes until desired internal temperature
- med-rare 145-15
- medium 150-155
- while pork chops are cooking, cut apple and mix the apple ingredients
- remove the pork chops to a plate and deglaze the pan with 1/3 cup of water
- apple juice or apple cider is also good if you have it on hand
- add the butter, apples, and seasoning and cook stirring for 3 to 5 minutes
- i like my apples a little firm so 3 minutes works for me
- if you like your apple softer then 5 minutes should do it
- serve the pork chops topped with the apples
Nutrition
Calories: 274kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 17gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 1901mgPotassium: 573mgFiber: 6gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 2445IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 3mg
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