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So apparently, all that Monday really needs is a little browned butter + sage.
Last Monday it was in the form of ravioli…and today…pork chops!! Normally I’d say that I may be repeating ingredients too much here, but then that can’t be the case, because it’s FALL, and these are the amazing flavors of fall! Ok, and I truly love them and am obsessed!!
But guys, how was everyone’s weekend? I feel like I’m always talking about myself and never asking how things are with you. I mean, how rude of me (…said in my best Michelle Tanner voice possible). I hope your weekend included some fun and that you were able to RELAX a bit. Also, do some of you have work off today?!? My dad’s one of those lucky people who gets Columbus Day off, and well, sometimes I wish my job actually allowed for holidays like this. It would be kind of nice to have a bonus day like that! Of course, I don’t really know how to take the day off, so I would probably spend it planning…or something super boring like that.
But I am REALLY sorry for any inconvenience it caused it anyone. Can I make up for it in mass amounts of cheese, butter and sage??
Cause I have a lot of that going on here today! See, I always got your back.
Alright, so let me tell you about these pork chops. First, I feel like I should let you know that this is only my second time making pork chops. I know, I know, like what?
I grew up thinking pork chops (and really any meat other than chicken or beef) was no good. My family just did not eat pork and especially not pork chops. I believe that both of my parents found them to be boring and dry.
Plus, my mom is kind of a picky eater and the mention of pork chops never really excited her. When given the option between a pork chop and a steak? Yeah, she would always go with the steak.
So Dad just stuck with what the family liked and pork was sadly never on the menu. Well, I changed all that. Big time.
Pork roast/pulled pork are one of my favorites foods to feed a large crowd with and I am quickly realizing that pork chops are becoming my new go-to quick dinner when everyone is dead tired of chicken, which for me is honestly a lot. Chicken has never been my favorite, so I’m having fun with pork!
Yes, I am such a dork.
But these pork chops I am showing you today are so special. I do believe that I even turned my picky eater of a mom into a pork chop lover with this recipe.
And guys, if you knew my mom and her love of red meat than you would know this has to be one amazing recipe. Clearly you need it in your life too!
It’s also one of my simpler and quicker cooking recipes, so we all know what a HUGE bonus that is!!
Here’s the deal, the pork chops get caramelized with a little brown sugar, sage, salt + pepper in a super hot skillet. Next you add a little butter (cause I mean, why not?), some apple cider and fresh apples. Then just throw the whole pan in the oven to roast for 15-20 minutes.
While the pork chops are roasting, the polenta should be cooking away on the stove top. I made mine with creamy gorgonzola cheese because I love how it paired with a sweet dish like these cider apple and sage roasted pork chops . If you don’t like blue cheese, just use cheddar, goat, or parmesan cheese in place. I will not lie, the butter is kind of the star here. It’s browned, golden and delicious!!
When the pork chops come out of the oven, the cider should have reduced into a sweet and spicy sauce (I added some chipotle peppers to the cider for a little heat!). It’s pure perfection and so easy too! Just serve the pork chops over the polenta….and then drizzle with more browned butter because again, why not?!?
The pork is incredibly moist and I LOVE it paired with the sweet honeycrisp apples. I think it’s my new favorite autumn meal.
No seriously. You have to try this. <–PLEASE?!?
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Don’t you just want a bite?!? You do. You do!
Oh my word this looks delicious!
♥Heather and Melissa
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Yum! I love the way you incorporate cider into savory food. It feels so festive and celebratory. Gorgeous pictures!
xx Sydney
I never grew up eating pork chops either Tieghan, but my husband did, so now I make them quite often. I really LOVE the flavors in this dish and that brown butter gorgonzola polenta? Whoa! Sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing, and have a great week!
Looks amazing dish actually I have seen first time this dish also listen first time the name of ” Cider Apple and Sage Roasted Pork Chops with Brown Butter Gorgonzola Polenta”. I want to try this hopefully I will able to cook it.
These pork chops look gorgeous, Tieghan! It was all about pork and cider for me too this weekend in the form of sticky cider and five spice pulled pork steamed buns. But these will definitely get made at my house this week!
Oh my goodness, this looks absolutely delicious. Brown butter and sage and cheese?! Yes. Please. Gorgeous photos, Tieghan!!
Oh yum these pork chops looks so good…apples and pork always a perfect combo. I just made maple glazed pork tenderloin so I’ll have to wait a few days before putting pork into the rotation again but this will be the recipe when I do so…yum.
I don’t eat meat (believe it or not, my body is missing crucial enzymes to process it). My family does. I had such great success with the roasted butternut squash with gorgonzola to make rigatoni pie- check out that recipe everyone.. I wish I could post my pics here, but search the #halfbakedharvest hashtag on instagram to see my results) . I still have some gorgeous gorgonzola left, so this polenta will be great for me. . And I’ll help my husband make the porkchops. I usually make a marinade with brown sugar and apple juice for pork chops so this’ll be a nice option. Thank you!
HI!! THANK YOU!!
So happy your family is enjoying my recipes. I saw your instagram photo, AMAZING! 🙂
Have a great week!
These look delish!! I will definitely have to try them, no please required 🙂 Pinned!
This is such a beautiful dish! It will be made soon!
I see this and i don’t have to ask what’s for dinner tonight.
Polenta is a huge no-no for me. I actually thought it was mashed potatoes when I saw the first iage, and was salivating up ’till I realized it was polenta ahahahh. I love sage, but it’s so hard to come by it here where I live, I always go for dried sage, which is relatively easier to come across, but would love to cook with the fresh kind. And now I want pork chops for dinner and have none in the house!!
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Haha….this is tonight’s dinner ! Thanks Tieghan 🙂
This looks incredible! I have to confess that I’m a pork chop cooking virgin so I definitely need to try this!
First you had me at pork chops + browned butter and then Gorgonzola!! Second I now want to go watch Full House. And third I think my days off would include planning, scheduling and making lists!! Can’t wait to try this out