Braised Apple Cider Berkshire Kurobuta Pork Chops Recipe

Braised Apple Cider Berkshire Kurobuta Pork Chops Recipe

• 4 Kurobuta Berkshire Pork Chops
• Sea Salt and Pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large shallot, diced
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon Old-Fashioned Mustard
• 4 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cut into wedges
• ¼ cup dried cranberries
• 1 cup of Apple Cider beer
• 2 twigs of rosemary (optional, for garnish)

1. Season the pork chops with sea salt and pepper on both sides.
2. Over high heat, heat two tablespoons olive oil on a large Over high heat, heat two tablespoons olive oil on a large sautee pan, add the chops and sear on both sides, 2-3 minutes each side. Remove and reserve. pan, add the chops and sear on both sides, 2-3 minutes each side. Remove and reserve.
3. On the same pan, reduce the heat to medium-low, add the shallots, honey and mustard, and cook until soft, stirring occasionally. Add apples and cranberries, and mix gently, then raise the heat to medium-high and return the pork to the pan. Add the hard cider, stirring occasionally until the apples slightly soft (but not mushy), about 5-8 minutes.
4. Remove from heat, rest for 2-3 minutes, serve.