The mustard greens have a earthy, garlicky richness—perfect with the quickly seared chops and sweet-sour apple topping. It’s a meal sure to fill you up and leave you smiling with satisfaction. Cook, relax and enjoy!
What you’ll need: 2 cloves garlic
1½ tsp anchovy paste
16 oz mustard greens
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
¾ tsp ground cardamom
3, ½-inch bone in pork loin chops
2 fuji apples
1 onion
1½ Tbsp whole grain mustard
olive oil
coarse salt
freshly ground black pepper
sugar
Equipment: large skillet
2 rimmed baking sheets
microplane
Recipe steps: 1. Prepare greens
Preheat oven to 425°F. Peel garlic then finely chop or grate on a microplane. Combine garlic, anchovy paste and 2 tablespoons oil in a large bowl. Remove thick stems from mustard greens and coarsely chop leaves. Toss greens with garlic mixture until coated.
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Cook greens
Transfer greens to two rimmed baking sheets and roast for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through. Stir in 1 tablespoon vinegar and season with salt and pepper to taste. -
Cook pork chops
Meanwhile, combine cardamom, 1½ teaspoons salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper in a small bowl and sprinkle mixture on both sides of chops. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium high and cook chops (in batches if necessary) until browned and just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. -
Cut apples and onions
While chops are cooking, core and thinly slice apples and onion. -
Cook apples and onions
Remove chops from skillet then add 2 teaspoons oil, apples and onions. Sauté until soft and golden brown, about 7 minutes. -
Make sauce
Add remaining apple cider vinegar, ½ cup water, mustard, and 2 teaspoons sugar. Cook until liquid has reduced, about 3 minutes. Season with salt to taste. Divide greens among plates. Place pork chops on greens and top with apples and onions. Enjoy!