Pork Chops with Black Pepper Apples and Arugula
The spicy, sweet, tangy roasted apples go with just about anything but we really like them paired with a nicely cooked pork chop and super fresh arugula salad.
Ingredients
4 tbsp butter
1 tsp cracked black pepper
2 tsp brown sugar
4 apples, peeled and cut into a large dice
1 tbsp apple cider or red wine vinegar
2-4 pork chops, seasoned liberally with salt
1 bag arugula
1/4 cup walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
Method
- In a large frying pan heat the butter until melted and foamy
- Combine the black pepper, brown sugar and a big pinch of salt
- Add the apples to the butter and allow to roast until golden brown on one side
- Flip and sprinkle the black pepper mixture over the apples
- Continue cooking and stir occasionally until apples are deeply caramelized and tender then remove from heat and add the vinegar
- Sear the pork chops and cook through
- Dress the arugula and walnuts with a glug of olive oil and pinch of salt
- Serve the pork chops with a spoonful of apples and a big pile of arugula salad
