Pork chops with creamy grits
Description
The recipe won't take much time. A recipe for delicious pork cutlets with creamy grits and apple sauce. Perfect for a festive table or dinner. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add olive oil and butter. Season the pork cutlets on both sides with salt and pepper. Sear on both sides until browned. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
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Step 2
2. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the diced apples and stir to combine them with the remaining butter. Pour in the white wine and vinegar, and stir. Cook until the liquid is reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
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Step 3
3. Pour in the maple syrup, then add a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir, then return the pork cutlets to the skillet. Cover with a lid and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes.
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Step 4
4. Cut the bacon into pieces. In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add the chopped onion and cook together with the bacon for several minutes, until the onion turns golden.
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Step 5
5. Add the grain, chicken broth, and water. Mix and bring to a boil.
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Step 6
6. Reduce the heat, cover the pot with a lid, and cook for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally and monitoring the liquid level. If the grain becomes too dry, add a little warm broth.
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Step 7
7. After 30-40 minutes of cooking, pour in the cream. Cover with a lid and continue simmering over very low heat for another 30 minutes, until the grain is cooked. Add cayenne pepper and season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and mix in the grated cheese.
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Step 8
8. Pour the pork chops with apple sauce and serve with creamy grits.