PAN-ROASTED PORK CHOP WITH APPLE AND POTATO MASH

• porsi: 4

Bahan-bahan

1 small cooking apple, peeled, cored and

chopped

1 medium potato, peeled and roughly

chopped

Salt and black pepper

Knob of butter

1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

40mI milk, warmed

1 tsp olive oil

1 pork chop

40ml cider (or white wine)

40mI cream

1 tsp wholegrain mustard

To serve:

Green vegetables

Petunjuk

1 Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas mark 6.

2 Place the chopped apple and potato in a pan. Add just enough water to cover and a pinch of salt, then put the lid on and bring to the boil. Turn down the heat and simmer for

10 minutes until soft.

3 Drain the apple and potato well. Return to the pan and steam dry for one minute, shaking the pan, then mash until smooth. Add a knob of butter and the thyme and just enough of the warm milk to give a smooth consistency. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

4 Meanwhile, heat the oil in a small ovenproof pan over a high heat. Pat the pork chop dry with kitchen paper and season on both sides. Use tongs to hold the fat of the chop against the pan for 2-3 minutes until golden, then sear for 3-4 minutes per side.

5 Transfer the pan to the oven and cook for 5-6 minutes or until the pork chop is completely cooked throughout. Place the chop on a plate, tent loosely with foil and set aside to rest for 10 minutes.

6 Return the pan to a medium-high heat and add the cider. Allow to bubble for 2-3 minutes, using a wooden spoon to scrape any sticky bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the cream and mustard and season to taste. Allow to reduce by about half.

7 Serve the pork chop with the mash and pan sauce and your favourite green vegetables.