Glazed Pork Chops with Roasted Apples

Shopping list

• 4 piece bone-in pork chops — about 200 g each

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• 3 tbsp maple syrup

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• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard

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• 1 tbsp cider vinegar

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• 2 clove garlic — minced

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• 3 piece eating apples — cored and cut into wedges

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• 2 tbsp olive oil

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• 4 piece fresh thyme — sprigs

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• 1 pinch black pepper

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Step by step

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 200 °C (fan 180 °C). Line a large baking tray with foil.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, cider vinegar and minced garlic.

3. 3

   Season the pork chops with black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat and sear the chops for 2 minutes each side until golden.

4. 4

   Transfer the chops to one side of the prepared baking tray. Brush generously with half the maple-mustard glaze.

5. 5

   Toss the apple wedges with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and arrange on the other side of the tray. Tuck the thyme sprigs among the apples.

6. 6

   Roast for 15 minutes, then brush the chops with the remaining glaze and turn the apples. Roast for another 10 minutes until the pork reaches 63 °C internal temperature and the apples are tender and caramelised.

7. 7

   Rest the pork for 5 minutes, then serve with the roasted apples and pan juices.