Smothered Pork Chops With Apples, Onions and Cabbage

Submitted by Eric R.

"A great recipe I saw being made on TV a couple of weeks ago that I had to try"

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 5mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 double cut pork chops
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 cup olive oil
• 2 granny smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into thick wedges
• 2 cups thinly sliced onions
• 3 lbs savoy cabbage (1 head) or 3 lbs napa cabbage (1 head)
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 cup calvados
• 1⁄2 teaspoon caraway seed
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon freshly chopped thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon freshly chopped marjoram

directions

1. Season both sides of the pork chops with the Essence and kosher salt. Lightly dredge in the flour.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over high heat. Add the pork chops 2 at a time, and cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes per side. Remove the pork chops and transfer to a platter. Repeat with the remaining pork chops and set aside.
3. Reduce the heat to medium-high, and add the apples and onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples and onions are golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the cabbage and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chicken stock, Calvados, caraway seeds, bay leaves, salt, pepper and herbs. Cook uncovered until sauce comes to a boil. Add the pork chops, cover, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the pork chops are fork-tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
4. Serve the pork chops with the cabbage and pan juices.

5. Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):

6. 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
7. 2 tablespoons salt
8. 2 tablespoons garlic powder
9. 1 tablespoon black pepper
10. 1 tablespoon onion powder
11. 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
12. 1 tablespoon dried oregano
13. 1 tablespoon dried thyme
14. Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

Reviews

[Beverly C.]

I'm another person who didn't have Calvados so used another cup of chicken broth instead. I used DIY Cajun Seasoning rather than Emeril's which worked great. Family says this recipe is a keeper so we'll be doing again.

 

[Maw Maws Favorite]

One of the BEST recipes I've tried from this website. Didn't have the Calvados so I used 2 cups of organic apple juice and boiled it down to a cup. Didn't have time to fool with Emeril's so I used Tony Cachere's.

 

[YaYa Sis]

Wonderful! Didn't have Calvados so used regular Brandy and it was still excellent so I can't wait to try the real thing. Used 1/2 bag of cabbage slaw, one large onion and 1 apple since that is all I had. I too use Essence regularly, which gives the kick in flavor you need in this recipe. Hubby always rates new recipes if they are company worthy. This was a definite keeper. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Mustang Sally 54269]

We really enjoyed this recipe. I like to try different recipes/ingredients and this one worked nicely. I didn't have calvados so I substituted with brandy & 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar. I cut the cabbage by 4 oz and still found it to be too much. Next time I'll cut back more & alittle on the stock/brandy also. Essence spice is a regular in our cupboards & I enjoy using it.