Pork Chops and Kale

Pork chops are briefly sauteed and then simmered in a honey-mustard sauce with kale for a yummy mid-week dinner.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 349 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon honey
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons dry sherry
• 4 pork chops
• 1 sprig fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or as needed
• 1 shallot, minced
• 1 sprig fresh rosemary, chopped
• 4 ½ cups kale, ribs removed, chopped
• 1 tablespoon coarse-grain mustard
• 2 tablespoons hard apple cider

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Season pork chops generously with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook pork chops until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and place on a plate. Cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.

Step 2

Melt butter in the same skillet and reduce heat. Add shallot and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add thyme and rosemary. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Add kale in batches and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes more.

Step 3

Stir together mustard, honey, sherry, and cider in a cup. Place pork chops on top of kale in the skillet and pour mustard sauce on top. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Cover and cook over low heat until pork is cooked through, about 10 minutes more.