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Apricot-Dijon Pork Chops
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Apricot-Dijon Pork Chops

with Roasted Apple and Fennel Salad

Difficulty: 2/3
French

Roasted fennel and apple take centre stage in this elegant pork chop dinner. The subtle anise flavour of fennel adds a "je ne sais quoi" that marries well with apricot-Dijon smothered pork chops.

Allergens

Sulphites
Mustard
Milk

Utensils

Parchment Paper
Baking Sheet
Large Pot
Measuring Spoons
Potato Masher
Large Bowl
Small Bowl
Large Non-Stick Pan
Whisk
Measuring Cups
Colander
Paper Towel

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Ingredients
Pork Chops, bone-in

Pork Chops, bone-in

2 unit(s)

Yellow Potato

Yellow Potato

300 g

Fennel, sliced

Fennel, sliced

1 unit(s)

Gala Apple

Gala Apple

1 unit(s)

Arugula and Spinach Mix

Arugula and Spinach Mix

113 g

Seed Blend

Seed Blend

28 g

Goat Cheese

Goat Cheese

56 g

Apricot Spread

Apricot Spread

2 tbsp

White Wine Vinegar

White Wine Vinegar

2 tbsp

Dijon Mustard

Dijon Mustard

1.5 tsp

Honey

Honey

1 tbsp

Garlic Salt

Garlic Salt

0.75 tsp

Milk

Milk

3 tbsp

Unsalted Butter

Unsalted Butter

2 tbsp

Oil

Oil

2.5 tbsp

Salt

Salt

0.25 tsp

Pepper

Pepper

0.25 tsp

Preparation
1
Roast fennel and apples

Before starting, preheat the oven to 450˚F. Wash and dry all produce. Core, then cut apple into 1-inch pieces.Trim fennel stalks, then quarter fennel bulb. Peel any wilted outer layers, then cut fennel crosswise into 1/4-inch slices.Add apples, fennel and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper, then toss to combine.Roast on the bottom rack of the oven, tossing halfway through, until tender, 26-28 min.

2
Cook potatoes

Meanwhile, cut potatoes into 1-inch pieces.Add potatoes, 2 tsp salt and enough water to cover (by approx. 1 inch) to a large pot (use same for 4 ppl). Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.Once boiling, reduce heat to medium. Simmer uncovered until fork-tender, 10-12 min.Drain and return potatoes to the same pot, off heat.

3
Sear and roast pork

Pat pork dry with paper towels. Season with pepper and 1/2 tsp (1 tsp) garlic salt.Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat.When hot, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil, then pork. (NOTE: Cook pork in 2 batches for 4 ppl, using 1 tbsp oil per batch.) Pan-fry until golden, 2-3 min per side.Remove from heat, then transfer pork to an unlined baking sheet. Roast in the middle of the oven until cooked through, 8-10 min.** When pork is done, set aside to rest on the baking sheet, 2-3 min.

4
Mash potatoes

Meanwhile, roughly mash half the goat cheese, 2 tbsp (4 tbsp) butter and 3 tbsp (6 tbsp) milk into potatoes until creamy. (NOTE: Store remaining goat cheese in the fridge until step 6.) Season with pepper and 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) garlic salt.

5
Make sauce

Add apricot spread, Dijon, half the honey, half the vinegar and 1/4 cup (1/2 cup) water to a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then whisk to combine. Reheat the same pan (from step 3) over medium-high.When hot, add sauce. Bring to a boil.Once boiling, reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens, 1-2 min. (For 4 ppl, cook sauce 1-3 min).Remove from heat.

6
Make salad and serve

Add remaining honey, remaining vinegar and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil to a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then whisk to combine.Add arugula and spinach mix, roasted apples, roasted fennel and seed blend to the bowl with dressing, then toss to combine.Stir any pork resting juices from the baking sheet into sauce.Divide pork, potatoes and salad between plates. Spoon sauce over pork.Sprinkle remaining goat cheese over salad.

Nutrition per serving

1090

kcal

Calories

61

g

Fat

18

g

Saturated Fat

76

g

Carbohydrate

39

g

Sugar

10

g

Dietary Fiber

55

g

Protein

172

mg

Cholesterol

1340

mg

Sodium

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