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Normandy Pork chops with an apple-flavored cream sauce

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Normandy Pork Chops with Apple-Flavored Cream Sauce

Cultural Context

Originating from the Normandy region of France, this dish reflects the area's rich agricultural heritage, particularly its apples and dairy production. Normandy is known for its cider and calvados, which enhance the flavors of dishes like this. Traditionally, it embodies the rustic yet refined nature of French cuisine, celebrating local ingredients. Today, it is enjoyed both in homes and restaurants worldwide, often adapted with various types of fruit and cream sauces.

FrenchFRmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1.5 lbs pork chops
3 crisp apples (about 1 lb)
1 cup apple juice
4 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

calvados

🥗Healthier: apple juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

Apple juice mimics the flavor without the alcohol

1

Heat oil in a pan and cook pork chops until browned.

2

Season pork chops with garlic powder and pepper, no salt added at this stage.

3

Remove cooked pork chops and set aside.

4

Dump excess grease into a cup.

5

Add 2 cups of apple juice to the pan to deglaze and heat up.

6

Add about a tablespoon of butter to the pan.

7

Add strained canned apples to the pan and heat on low.

8

Add heavy whipping cream to the pan and season with salt and pepper to taste.

9

Let the sauce thicken and then return the pork chops to the pan to heat through.

10

Plate the pork chops and spoon the sauce with apples over them.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

skilletmeasuring spoonsknifecutting board

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Pork Chops à la Normande
Local Name: Côtelettes de porc à la normande avec sauce crémeuse aux pommes

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