Cinnamon Apple Pork Chop Stew

Essential for Christmas dining, sweet and delicious, full of festive atmosphere.

Senny

2 min read

Cinnamon Apple Pork Chop Stew is a classic French-style dish that perfectly blends the fresh aroma of apples, the rich wooden scent of cinnamon, and the greasy flavor of pork, creating a fantastic taste experience. This dish is not only suitable for adding a festive atmosphere to the Christmas table but also a delicious and easy-to-learn recipe for daily life.

👉🏻Ingredients list⚠️

  • Pork shoulder chop

  • 2 apples (peeled, cored, and sliced)

  • 1 onion (sliced or shredded)

  • Several cloves of garlic (crushed)

  • Salt, black pepper

  • 3 tablespoons of cinnamon powder

  • 1-2 tablespoons of brown sugar

  • 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar

  • Brandy (optional, for added flavor)

  • Butter (as needed)

👉🏻✨DIRECTIONS:

  1. Season the pork shoulder chop on both sides with salt and black pepper, press evenly with your hands, and let it marinate for 30 minutes.

  2. Heat oil in a pan with more oil, add crushed garlic, and sear the pork chop until golden brown. Drizzle a circle of brandy (optional) over it, then remove and set aside.

  3. Without washing the pan, add the sliced onion and apple, and sauté for a few moments.

  4. Add 1 tablespoon of salt, 3 tablespoons of cinnamon powder, 1-2 tablespoons of brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar. Stew for three minutes.

  5. Add the seared pork chop, stew on medium-low heat for three minutes, then turn up the heat to thicken the sauce, and it's done.

👉🏻✨TIPS

  • Soak the sliced apples in water to prevent oxidation.

  • Don't use too high heat when searing the pork chop to avoid burning the outside while the inside is raw.

  • Adjust the amount of cinnamon powder and brown sugar according to personal taste during the stewing process.

👉🏻✨BENEFITS

  • This dish is not only delicious but also has the effects of nourishing the lungs and moisturizing the body, as well as warming and tonifying yang. The combination of apples and cinnamon can neutralize the greasiness of pork while enhancing the flavor and nutritional value of the dish.

👉🏻✨NUTRITIONAL

  • Apples are rich in malic acid, dietary fiber, and pectin, which help lower cholesterol and blood lipids.

  • Cinnamon has a warm and drying property that can warm and tonify yang, suitable for people with cold hands and feet and difficulty falling asleep.

  • Pork provides abundant protein and fat, providing energy for the body.