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Pork chops with apples and calvados

A gourmet twist on the classic pork chops with apple sauce.
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Tender pork chops with apples and calvados sauce works perfectly in this tasty dish. The family will love the gourmet spin on the classic weeknight meal.

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Ingredients

Method

1.Cook pork in heated oiled large frying pan. Remove from pan; cover to keep warm. Drain and discard excess fat from pan.
2.Heat half the butter in pan; cook apples, stirring, until browned lightly. Remove from pan.
3.Heat remaining butter in pan; cook shallots, stirring, until soft. Add flour; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add calvados; bring to the boil. Stir in vinegar, stock and cream; simmer, uncovered, until sauce thickens slightly. Return apples to pan; cook until heated through.
4.Serve pork topped with apples and sauce; accompany with a green salad, if you like.

Calvados is an apple-flavoured brandy.

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