Spice Rubbed Pork With Apple Chutney

Photo: Bull City Food

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 pound boneless pork chops (3- 4 chops, depending on thickness)

2 tablespoons spice rub (any brand or your own)

1 teaspoon butter

1 large apple (about 1.5- 2 cups chopped) . I used a Golden Delicious but any vari

1 teaspoon brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

Pinch of cloves

Salt and pepper

Preparation

Heat olive oil in a large saute pan over medium high heat.

Rub the spice mixture into the pork chops.

When the pan is very hot, oil should be shimmering, place the chops in the pan and don't move them.

Let them caramelize on the first side for about 5 minutes then flip and sear the other side.

Turn the heat down to medium low, cover the chops loosely with tinfoil and cook for another 10-15 minutes, flipping once halfway through. Cook until the pork chops reach about 140F or until light pink in the center.

While the chops are cooking, peel, core and dice the apples.

Heat the butter in a small saute pan over medium heat.

When the butter has melted, add the apples, stirring to coat.

Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.

Pour in about 2 tbsp of water; saute until the apples begin to break down and the water thickens into a sauce, about 8-10 minutes, depending on the crispness of the apple.

The chutney will be slightly sweet but not as sweet as a dessert.