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Try this cider-cured pork chop recipe, then check out our baked pork chops, pork chops in cider, fried pork chops and more pork chop recipes. We've also captured this winning flavour combination in our comforting pork and apple casserole.

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  • 300ml dry cider
  • 4 tbsp coarse sea salt
  • 5 allspice berries
  • 1 double cut pork chop
    trimmed
  • olive oil
  • 2 long ones shallots
    sliced
  • 1 red chilli
    finely chopped
  • ½ tsp chopped needles rosemary
  • 2 Granny Smith apples
    diced
  • 2 tbsp cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp golden caster sugar

Nutrition:

  • kcal436
  • fat16.9g
  • saturates4.4g
  • carbs32.4g
  • fibre2.8g
  • protein36.8g
  • salt2.2g

Method

  • step 1

    Mix the cider, salt and allspice and put with the pork into a plastic container that the pork chop will fit in snugly. Cover and put in the fridge overnight.

  • step 2

    To make the relish, heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan and add the shallots, chilli and rosemary. Cook until soft, then tip in the apples, vinegar, sugar and 2 tbsp water. Cook over a gentle heat until the apple is soft.

  • step 3

    Take the pork out of the cider brine, give it a quick rinse and pat dry. Rub all over with olive oil and season really well.

  • step 4

    Heat the oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Heat a pan to very hot. Sear the chop on both sides until well coloured (about 5 minutes on each side), then turn it onto its fat and press it down in the pan to crisp and render the fat. Transfer to the oven and cook for 20 minutes. Rest for 5 minutes, then carve into slices and serve with the relish and some buttered greens.

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