Sweet & Sour Braised Pork with Apples & Smashed Sage Potatoes

Updated at: Thu, 02 Nov 2023 17:51:12 GMT

Step 1

1. Boil potatoes

Step 2

Preheat oven to 475°F with a rack in the center. Cut potato into 2-inch pieces; place in a medium saucepan along with 1 tablespoon salt and enough cold water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-high, and cook until potatoes are just tender when pierced with a knife (but not breaking apart), 8–10 minutes. Drain and return to saucepan off the heat.

Step 3

2. Prep ingredients

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Meanwhile, lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet. Pick sage leaves from stems; discard stems. Quarter apple, remove and discard core, then cut apple into ½-inch pieces. Peel and finely chop ¼ cup shallot.

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3. Smash potatoes

Step 6

Add sage, 1 tablespoon butter, and 1 tablespoon oil to potatoes in the saucepan and toss gently to coat. Transfer potatoes and sage to prepared baking sheet. Using the bottom of a sturdy glass or jar, press down on each potato to flatten slightly. Drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast until potatoes are golden and crisp, 15–18 minutes.

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4. Sear pork chops

Step 8

Pat pork chops dry and season with salt and pepper. In a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter and ½ tablespoon oil over medium-high. When foam subsides, add pork chops and sear until browned but not cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer pork chops to a plate, and set aside.

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5. Start sauce

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To the same skillet, add apples, chopped shallots, ¼ teaspoon of the pumpkin pie spice, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Add ¾ cup apple juice and ½ tablespoon sugar and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce is reduced and apples are tender, about 10 minutes.

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6. Finish pork chops & serve

Step 12

Add 1 tablespoon vinegar and pork chops to skillet along with any resting pork juices. Bring to a simmer and cook until pork is cooked through and an instant read thermometer registers 140º–145ºF, 3–5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve pork chops and apples with smashed sage potatoes alongside. Enjoy!

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