Pork chops seasoned with Herbes de Provence and seared in butter with caramelized cognac apples.
Course Main dish
Cuisine European, French
Keyword Apples, Herbes de Provence, Pork chops, Seared pork chops a la provencale
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 20 minutesminutes
Servings 3persons
Ingredients
3pork chops
1 to 2tablespoonsof Herbes de Provenceor a mix of thyme/rosemary/oregano/marjoram
1applecored and sliced
1/2onionyellow or white, cut in slices - optional
2tablespoonsof butter - 1 for for the first partand another tablespoon for the second part
1tablespoonof brown sugar
1tablespoonof cognac
Salt to taste
Instructions
Rub the pork chops with the Herbes de Provence and salt.
Melt the butter in a pan over medium to high heat.
Place the pork chops in the center of the pan and let them sear until golden on each side.
Add the sliced apples and onions.
Continue cooking, stirring gently and turning the apples/onions as needed.
Once the pork chops are fully cooked remove them from the pan and place them on a warm plate.
Add the remaining butter to the apples, next add the brown sugar and cognac. Gently stir the apples/onions and cook until the apples start to caramelize.
Add the pork chops back to the pan and serve immediately with your choice of side dishes.