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Cider-Brined Pork Chops with Creamed Leeks and Apples Recipe

Cider-Brined Pork Chops with Creamed Leeks and Apples Recipe

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Cider-Brined Pork Chops with Creamed Leeks and Apples

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1908

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 1/4 cups apple cider
3 tbsp coarse salt
6 allspice berries
1 bay leaf
4 10- oz bone-in center-cut pork rib chops
4 tbsp (1/2 stick) butter
5 large leeks (white and pale green parts only), thinly sliced
1 cup whipping cream
1 1/2 lb granny smith apples, peeled, cored, halved, each half cut into 4 wedges
2 tbsp sugar
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/3 cup calvados
olive oil

Directions:

Bring 4 cups cider, salt, allspice, and bay leaf to boil in large saucepan, stirring to dissolve salt. Cool completely. Place pork in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Pour brine over. Cover; refrigerate overnight.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-low heat. Add leeks; sauté until tender, about 7 minutes. Add cream and simmer until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Creamed leeks can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add apples and sauté 10 minutes. Add sugar and sauté until apples are golden, about 6 minutes longer. Add stock, then Calvados and remaining 1/4 cup cider. Simmer until liquid thickens slightly and apples are tender, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Set aside. Prepare barbecue (medium heat) or preheat broiler. Drain pork. Rinse under cold water; pat dry. Brush pork with oil. Grill or broil to desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium.
Meanwhile, rewarm leeks, thinning with 1 to 3 tablespoons water if necessary. Bring apples to simmer. Spoon leeks onto plates. Top with pork, then apples.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1907.83 Kcal (7988 kJ)
Calories from fat	1181.17 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	131.24g	202%
Cholesterol	524.08mg	175%
Sodium	5533.56mg	231%
Potassium	1555.74mg	33%
Total Carbs	87.16g	29%
Sugars	55.01g	220%
Dietary Fiber	6.1g	24%
Protein	95.8g	192%
Vitamin C	25.8mg	43%
Vitamin A	1.4mg	45%
Iron	6mg	33%
Calcium	350.6mg	35%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	185.9 Kcal (778 kJ)
Calories from fat	115.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.79g	202%
Cholesterol	51.07mg	175%
Sodium	539.2mg	231%
Potassium	151.59mg	33%
Total Carbs	8.49g	29%
Sugars	5.36g	220%
Dietary Fiber	0.59g	24%
Protein	9.33g	192%
Vitamin C	2.5mg	43%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	45%
Iron	0.6mg	33%
Calcium	34.2mg	35%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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bitter
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