Caramel Apple Braised Pork Cutlets

Shopping list

• 4 pieces pork cutlets — thin

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• 2 pieces apples — diced small

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• 1 tablespoon butter

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• 1 tablespoon olive oil

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• 2 tablespoons maple syrup — or honey

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• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

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• 0.5 cup chicken broth

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• 2 tablespoons apple cider — or apple juice

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• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

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• 2 tablespoons brown sugar — or coconut sugar

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• 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon

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• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika

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• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder

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• salt — to taste

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• pepper — to taste

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• Parmesan — for topping

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• parsley — for topping

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Step by step

1. 1

   Season pork with salt, pepper, cinnamon, paprika, and garlic powder.

2. 2

   Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork 3– 4 minutes per side until deeply golden. Remove from pan.

3. 3

   Add apples and cook until softened and caramelized.

4. 4

   Stir in maple syrup, Dijon, broth, apple cider, vinegar, and brown sugar. Simmer until thick and glossy.

5. 5

   Add pork back into the pan and spoon sauce over the top. Cover and braise on low 8– 10 minutes until tender.

6. 6

   Sprinkle parmesan on top and broil 1– 2 minutes for that crispy caramelized crust.

7. 7

   Finish with parsley and extra sauce over the top.