Pork Chops, Brussels sprouts, + Apples

SERVES 2

INGREDIENTS:

2 bone-in, center cut pork chops (about 2 inches thick)

3 tbsp brown sugar

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp garlic salt

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (more for more heat; less for less heat. Use your judgment for your tastebuds)

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground red pepper

3 tsp chopped, fresh rosemary

3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

3 tbsp apple cider vinegar

1 pound Brussels sprouts, washed and cut in half

2 apples, cut into 1/2 inch slices (I used Fuji)

Salt & pepper

Flaky sea salt for finishing (we like this one)

EQUIPMENT NEEDED:

1 baking sheet with raised edges

1 mixing bowl

1 cast iron pan (10+ inches)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 425° F

2. Create spice mixture out of the following

   • 1 tbsp brown sugar

   • all of each these items: paprika, cayenne pepper, ground red pepper, cinnamon, garlic salt

   • 1 tsp rosemary

   • salt/pepper

   • stir together until combined

3. Pat pork dry with paper towels, brush with 1 tbsp of olive oil all over & rub in the spice mixture. You might not use it all.

4. Whisk together apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp of brown sugar, 2 tsp rosemary in small bowl

5. Heat cast iron over high heat & place pork in when it’s hot but not smoking. Sear each side for 2 min until they are both browned. If it has a large strip of fat, you may want to sear that as well (I did!).

6. While the pork is browning, combine the Brussels sprouts, apples, and vinegar mixture until everything is coated. Add salt and pepper & spread out in one layer on a baking sheet.

7. Nestle pork in between apples & Brussels sprouts. Bake for 10 min on one side; remove flip the chops and bake for another 8-10 min.

8. Once internal temp is 145* set pork aside and cover with foil.

9. Stir apples & Brussels sprouts, turn oven to broil and put back in the oven for about 2 min. You want everything to be browned.

10. YOU’RE DONE! Plate it up.

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