Pork Chops with Apple-Braised Red Cabbage

Seared pork chops meet tangy apple-braised red cabbage and buttery potatoes in a cozy German-style dinner that comes together on the stove.

  • Total time: 45 min
  • Servings: 2 servings
  • Estimated total cost: $14
  • Calories per serving: 650 cal
  • Stovetop

Ingredients

  • Bone-in pork loin chops
    1 lb total (about 2 chops) $6.99
  • Organic red cabbage
    12 oz $1.99
  • Organic SweeTango apple
    1 medium $3.49
  • Yellow potatoes
    12 oz $1.69
  • Morton kosher salt
    3 tsp, divided
  • Black pepper
    1/4 tsp
  • Olive oil
    2 tbsp, divided
  • Apple cider vinegar
    2 tbsp
  • Sugar
    1 tsp
  • Butter
    1 tbsp

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice 12 oz red cabbage. Core and thinly slice 1 medium apple, keeping it separate from the cabbage.

  2. Scrub 12 oz yellow potatoes and cut into 3/4-inch pieces.

  3. Pat dry 1 lb bone-in pork loin chops. Season both sides with 1 1/2 tsp Morton kosher salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper; set aside while you start the vegetables.

  4. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a lidded pot over medium heat. Add the prepared cabbage and 3/4 tsp Morton kosher salt; cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Add the prepared apple, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp sugar, and 1/3 cup water. Cover and simmer gently for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and glossy.

  5. Meanwhile, put the prepared potatoes in a saucepan, cover with cold water by 1 inch, and add 3/4 tsp Morton kosher salt. Bring to a boil and simmer for 12–15 minutes, until tender. Drain, then gently toss with 1 tbsp butter.

  6. While the vegetables cook, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the seasoned pork chops for 4–6 minutes per side, adjusting the heat to prevent scorching, until the thickest part reaches 145°F. Rest for 3 minutes.

  7. Plate the pork chops with the apple-braised cabbage and buttery potatoes.

Drink pairing: A dry Riesling balances the rich pork and sweet-tart cabbage.