Pork Chops with Shallots and Parsnips

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4

Parsnips are an often overlooked root vegetable, but their sweet flavor pairs perfectly with the cider, shallots, and meaty chops.

Ingredients

  • 4 bone-in pork rib chops (each 12 ounces and 1 ¼ inches thick)

  • 4 shallots, halved lengthwise

  • 1 pound parsnips or carrots, cut into ¼-by-2-inch sticks

  • 1 cup apple cider

  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar

Directions

  1. Heat a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet over medium-high. Season chops with coarse salt and ground pepper. Using tongs, hold pork fatty edge down and cook until some fat releases, about 1 minute. Lay chops flat and add shallots. Cook until chops are browned on both sides, 8 to 10 minutes total. Transfer chops to a plate, leaving shallots in skillet.

  2. Reduce heat to medium. Add parsnips, apple cider, and 1 cup water. Cook until parsnips are crisp-tender, about 8 minutes. Return chops to skillet. Cook until chops are cooked through but slightly pink in center and parsnips are tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and swirl in vinegar.

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