Dijon Crusted Pork Chop Recipe
Oven-roasted frenched chop with an apple cider reduction, Yukon mashed potatoes, wilted spinach & crispy onions
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Ingredients
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Pork Chop
Apple Cider Reduction
Yukon Mashed Potatoes
Wilted Spinach
Crispy Onions
Method
Pork Chop Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Pork Chop
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Season the pork chops with salt and pepper. Brush each chop with Dijon mustard, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- 2
Roast the Pork Chops
Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork chops for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Transfer to the oven and roast for 10-15 minutes until cooked through.
Apple Cider Reduction
- 3
Make the Reduction
In a small saucepan, combine apple cider and honey. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until reduced by half. Stir in butter and thyme until melted and well combined.
Yukon Mashed Potatoes
- 4
Prepare the Mashed Potatoes
Peel and chop Yukon Gold potatoes. Boil in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and return to pot. Add butter, heavy cream, salt, and pepper, and mash until smooth.
Wilted Spinach
- 5
Wilt the Spinach
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Crispy Onions
- 6
Fry the Onions
Dust the sliced onions in flour. Heat oil in a frying pan. Fry the onions in batches until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels and season with salt.