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A pan sauce feels like something you read on a menu, doesn't it? A bit of fancy chef magic that should only be attempted by trained professionals. In the time it takes your steak or pork chop to rest, you can turn those pan drippings into a fantastic sauce, no culinary school degree required.
To get started with this particular recipe, we have to prepare a few components. You can have pork chops with pan sauce using 6 ingredients and 3 steps. Here is how you can achieve it.
The ingredients needed to make Pork chops with pan sauce:
- Make ready 75 ml maple syrup
- Take 150 ml apple cider vinegar
- Get 2 rib end pork chops, about 3/4 in thick
- Take 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- Make ready 1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice
- Get Unsalted butter
Whether you decide to go the extra mile by dry-brining these meaty, thick-cut pork chops overnight or opt for speed and convenience by cooking them right after seasoning, you won't regret the extra-juicy results. This simple pan sauce is perfect for chicken, pork chops and even steak. Indeed, the beauty of this pan sauce (or one of its beauties) is that you need to rest your meat anyway after you've taken it out of the oven. An easy-to-make sauce gives everyday pork chops a flavor boost.
Steps to make Pork chops with pan sauce:
- Add the maple syrup to a small pot and put it on medium-low heat. Bring it up until you can just see the first tiny bubbles forming beneath the surface (about 10 minutes) and add the cider vinegar. Swirl the pot occasionally while the liquid reduces slightly (don't stir).
- While you wait for the sauce to reduce, put a medium pan on medium-high heat. Add a splash of veg oil and a small knob of butter. Season the chops with salt and pepper and add them to the pan. Sear the chops for 4 minutes then flip. Sear another 3 to 4 minutes on the other side, using a spoon to baste the chops with the frying oil. When they're done, remove the chops to a plate to rest. Turn the pan down to low and remove any excess oil.
- Add a knob of butter to the pan and toss in the shallots. Sweat them for about 1 minute then pour in the the maple/vinegar reduction. Immediately add the apple juice. Use a wooden spoon to scrape any caramelized bits from the bottom of the pan. Let bubble away for 1 to 2 minutes until reduced to a thin syrup (it'll thicken more as it cools). Whisk in another knob of butter as well as a pinch of salt and several course grinds of black pepper, then serve with the chops.
You could make this recipe with boneless pork chops, but bone-in chops have more flavor and won't overcook as easily. Pork chops, though thick, can be sauteed quickly in a hot pan. Let them sit undisturbed in the pan so they can develop a nice brown crust. the shallot sauce made from the pan drippings carries a lot of flavor, so that only a few spoonfuls will dramatically enhance the dish. These pan seared pork chops are similar to pan fried pork chops, but healthier. The difference is that we aren't coating the pork chops in flour and we are These pork chops cook quickly in a skillet and have a beautiful golden crust.
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