Pork chops with apples and shallots
5 servings
25 minutes
Pork chops with apples and shallots are an exquisite dish of French cuisine that combines the rich flavor of meat with the delicate sweetness of fruits and the spiciness of caramelized shallots. This dish recalls traditional village recipes that used seasonal products and prepared them with simple yet harmonious combinations. Onions and apples sautéed in butter and white wine gain softness and richness, complementing the juicy chops. The dish is quick to prepare, and the result impresses with its rich taste and aroma. It is perfect for a cozy dinner with a glass of white wine that highlights the fruity-onion tenderness of the sauce. Pork chops with apples and shallots represent gastronomic elegance accessible to everyone.
1
Peel the onions and cut them lengthwise into 4 parts. Remove the cores from the apples and cut each into 8 pieces.
- Shallot: 230 g
- Green apples: 2 pieces
2
Heat the butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the shallots and sauté for 5 minutes until golden. Cover and cook for another 5 minutes until soft.
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Shallot: 230 g
3
Open the lid, add apples and wine, close again and cook for 5 minutes until the apples are slightly soft. Open the lid and let most of the liquid evaporate for about 2-4 minutes. Remove from heat and keep warm.
- Green apples: 2 pieces
- Dry white wine: 0.5 glass
4
Salt and pepper the meat. Fry in a pan or on a grill until cooked and browned. Place on plates and top with onion-apple sauce.
- Bone-in pork chops: 4 pieces
- Coarse salt: to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper: to taste