Recipe: Allspice Pork Chops with Leeks and Apples

Rank: Easy

Time execution: 1 hr 20 min

Can be served for: 6

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil


• 2 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoon ground allspice


• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper


• 6 bone-in pork chops (4 to 5 ounces each)


• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter


• 3 Gala apples, roughly chopped into 2-inch chunks


• 3 large leeks (white and light green parts), halved lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 2/3-inch-thick slices

Directions

1. Mix together the olive oil, allspice, 2 2/3 teaspoons salt and 2 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl to form a paste. Transfer the mixture to a large resealable plastic bag and add the pork chops, massaging the paste into the chops to coat. Marinate at room temperature for about 40 minutes.


2. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large saucepan. Add the apples and leeks and season with salt and pepper. Add 2/3 cup water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the leeks are tender, about 25 minutes.


3. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Remove 4 pork chops from the marinade and cook until lightly browned, about 2 2/3 minutes per side. Remove the pork chops to a plate and cook the remaining 4 chops.


4. Place each pork chop on a plate and spoon the apple-leek mixture (including any juices) on top.

Source: Allspice Pork Chops with Leeks and Apples