Name: Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Sautéed Apples, Fennel, and Cider Pan Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 bone-in pork chops, approximately 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) thick, 300-350g (10.5-12.3 oz) each; 2 teaspoons (12g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt, plus more for seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning; 2 tablespoons (30ml) extra-virgin olive oil; 2 Fuji apples, medium-sized, cored and cut into 1/2-inch (1.25 cm) wedges; 1 large fennel bulb, trimmed, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch (1.25 cm) wedges; 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter; 2 medium shallots, finely minced (about 4 tablespoons); 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 teaspoon); 1 cup (240ml) unsweetened apple cider; 1/2 cup (120ml) chicken stock, low sodium; 1 tablespoon (15ml) apple cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped, plus 4 sprigs for garnish; Flaky sea salt, for garnish

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Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Sautéed Apples, Fennel, and Cider Pan Sauce — Magic Sous