Braised Pork Chops with Fruit Relish
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Cook Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
For the braised pork chops:
- 2 pork chops, seasoned with salt and black pepper
- ¼ onion, chopped
- 1 cup of vegetable stock
- 1 tsp of thyme
- 1 tsp of rosemary
- 1 tsp of paprika
For the apple relish:
- 2 granny smith apples, chopped (or whatever fruit is in season - see notes)
- 1 tbsp of brown sugar (can substitute with maple syrup or your sweetener of choice)
- 1 tbsp of apple cider vinegar
Directions/Instructions:
1 - Pan sear the pork chops on each side for 3 minutes or until golden brown and set aside
2 - Using the same pan, add onions and fry for 3 minutes
3 - Add in the stock and season with thyme, rosemary, paprika
4 - Put the pork chops back in, cover, and cook for another 30 minutes on medium heat
5 - For the relish: add ingredients to a pot and cook for 5-7 minutes
6 - When everything is ready, assemble the dish by topping the pork chops with the relish and enjoy!
Note - relish will also work well with peaches, plums, pineapple, etc—try to use whatever is in season at the moment.