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Maple Glazed Pork Chops With Whiskey Buttered Applesauce

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This sophisticated dish features tender pork chops seared to perfection and finished with a sticky, aromatic maple glaze. The star of the show is the whiskey buttered applesauce, a luxurious condiment crafted from reduced cider, caramelized shallots, and Jack Daniel's whiskey, finished with a swirl of sweet cream butter for a silky texture. Served alongside cheesy mashed potatoes and al dente carrots, this meal balances sweet, savory, and spicy notes beautifully. Its an ideal choice for a special dinner party or a cozy autumn evening, offering a restaurant-quality experience that feels comforting and home-style.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6
Calories: 803.4
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This sophisticated dish features tender pork chops seared to perfection and finished with a sticky, aromatic maple glaze. The star of the show is the whiskey buttered applesauce, a luxurious condiment crafted from reduced cider, caramelized shallots, and Jack Daniel's whiskey, finished with a swirl of sweet cream butter for a silky texture. Served alongside cheesy mashed potatoes and al dente carrots, this meal balances sweet, savory, and spicy notes beautifully. Its an ideal choice for a special dinner party or a cozy autumn evening, offering a restaurant-quality experience that feels comforting and home-style.
Ingredients
  • 7 oz Pork chops
  • 3 1/2 oz Apple, sliced
  • 2 oz Vermont maple syrup
  • 1/2 oz Butter
  • 4 oz Mashed potatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoons Tarragon
  • 1 1/2 oz Sharp cheddar
  • 3 oz Whiskey Buttered Applesauce
  • 4 Oz slices carrots, cut on
  • 1 teaspoons Fresh sage, chopped
Directions
  1. 1
    Dip pork chops in maple syrup.
  2. 2
    Grill chops marking an X pattern on both sides.
  3. 3
    Place chops in a pan with 1 ounce water and remaining syrup.
  4. 4
    Cook in oven until done, about 10 minutes.
  5. 5
    Brush chops with more syrup as needed to glaze.
  6. 6
    Whip mashed potatoes and sharp cheddar cheese together.
  7. 7
    Poach carrot slices for 5 minutes or until al dente.
  8. 8
    Add sliced apples to the carrots.
  9. 9
    Cook for 1 minute, drain water, and toss with butter and tarragon.
  10. 10
    Reduce cider, cinnamon, allspice, and cloves by half in a pan.
  11. 11
    Saut shallots in clarified butter until slightly caramelized.
  12. 12
    Add maple syrup to the shallots and cook for 1 minute.
  13. 13
    Deglaze pan with 2 ounces whiskey and reduce.
  14. 14
    Add cider reduction, pork pan drippings, and remaining whiskey.
  15. 15
    Simmer and reduce slightly.
  16. 16
    Add sweet-cream butter and shake vigorously until emulsified.
  17. 17
    Finish sauce with grated nutmeg and chopped sage.
  18. 18
    Plate mashed potatoes and rest pork chops against them.
  19. 19
    Arrange carrots and apples around the chops.
  20. 20
    Spoon whiskey applesauce over the top and garnish with fresh sage.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 803.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30.2g47%
Saturated Fat 14.2g71%
Cholesterol 176.4mg59%
Sodium 443.4mg19%
Total Carbohydrate 61.0g21%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g20%
Sugars 39.2g
Protein 63.0g126%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

For the Whiskey Buttered Applesauce: Combine 4 ounces Vermont hard apple cider, 2 cinnamon sticks, 6 allspice berries, and 2 cloves in a pan and reduce by half. Saut 1/2 ounce shallots in 1 ounce clarified butter until caramelized. Add 1 ounce maple syrup and cook 1 minute. Deglaze with 2 ounces Jack Daniel's whiskey and reduce. Add 2 ounces cider reduction, 1 ounce pork pan drippings, and remaining whiskey. Simmer to reduce slightly. Whisk in 2 1/2 ounces sweet cream butter until emulsified. Finish with 1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg and chopped sage.

Ensure pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145F (63C) for safe consumption.

For a non-alcoholic version, substitute the whiskey with additional apple cider or juice.

Keywords: maple, pork, chops, whiskey, applesauce, butter, glaze, pan-seared, dinner, autumn, comfort food, cheddar, mashed potatoes, carrots, tarragon, sage, cider, reduction
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