Pork Chop with a Twist

local_grocery_store Ingredients

• 2 pork chop, bone-in, 1 inch thick
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks
• 1/2 bulb fennel, thinly sliced
• 1 apple, thinly sliced

restaurant_menu Method

1. 1.Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. 2.Season the pork chops with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
3. 3.Heat a large oven-safe skillet over high heat. Add the pork chops and sear until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
4. 4.Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the pork chops are cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.
5. 5.Meanwhile, toss the sweet potato chunks with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them out on a baking sheet and roast in the oven until tender and caramelized, about 20-25 minutes.
6. 6.In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard to make the dressing.
7. 7.In a large bowl, toss the sliced fennel and apple with the dressing.
8. 8.Serve the pork chops with the roasted sweet potatoes and the apple and fennel slaw on the side.

lightbulb_outline Tips

• chevron_rightMake sure to use an oven-safe skillet for this recipe.
• chevron_rightIf you don't have smoked paprika, you can use regular paprika or omit it altogether.
• chevron_rightFeel free to add some chopped nuts or dried cranberries to the slaw for extra crunch and flavor.