"Tender and juicy boneless pork chops braised in apple cider with onions, garlic, thyme and a splash of cream and topped with apple slices...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tbsp olive oil
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4 thick cut boneless pork loin chops or shoulder chops
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salt and pepper to taste
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1 onion (chopped)
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1 celery rib (diced)
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2 cloves garlic
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4-5 sprigs of thyme, leaves only (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
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2 tbsp brandy
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2 tsbp flour
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250 ml /1 cup hard apple cider or non- alcoholic cider plus 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
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125 ml / 1/2 cup chicken stock
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1 tbsp butter
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2 apples, peeled and cut into 8 wedges each
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125 ml / 1/2 cup double cream/heavy cream