KESHLAH’S BUDGET FRIENDLY RECIPE

Grilled Center Pork Chops w/ Caramelized Apple & Cider Sauce

 The past year seems to have been a very hard year for a lot of people with the world being in the financial state that it is.  However, we have a lot to celebrate. Firstly, as a black nation having ties to the United States, we celebrate with them in having their first black President. Secondly, giving thanks for another year of life and also another chance for us to make that renewed commitment to living healthier lives and eating good quality food on a budget. You may think this cannot be done, but I beg to differ.  I am a chef, yes, but I like to be frugal at the best times in my life.  Thriftiness allows me to be creative and not feel guilty of wasting money on something expensive that I may later regret.

Nu Woman magazine topic: Budget Recipe

Nu Woman magazine, budget recipe.

Nu Woman magazine topic: Budget Recipe

I have a very simple recipe for you in this issue that will not ‘break your wallet’, as they say.  I got inspiration for this dish shopping at Solomon’s, in which, I cooked dinner for four (4) persons for less than $20.00. At this time in the economy, this is a ‘steal’, as to eat out at any of the local fast-food restaurants would cost you more than $20.00 for four persons.  Please enjoy this recipe and I look forward to receiving your feedback.

Nu Woman magazine topic: Budget Recipe

Grilled Center Pork Chops w/ Caramelized Apple & Cider Sauce

Nu Woman magazine topic: Budget Recipe

Method

-          Season chops to taste and allow to rest on the side for at least half an hour

-          Pre-heat grill.  I used my George Foreman, as it was a small group and it takes a short time to heat and it also produce great results.

-          While the grill is heating, heat a small sauté pan with the cider, brown sugar and 1 cup of water. Allow to come to a boil and reduce by half.  Once it is reduced to half, remove from stove and set on the side.

-          Place sliced onions on the grill and allow them to brown properly before removing.

-          Place 2 oz of butter in a sauté frying pan and allow to melt completely before adding white sugar.  Once sugar is added, add the apple that has been cut into 8 quarters – 2 per person.  Cook until sugar liquid turns dark brown and apple pieces are fully cooked.

-          Place a small pot with water on the stove.  Add 1 oz of butter and bring to a boil.  Add carrots.  Halfway through cooking, add French beans that have been trimmed at both ends.  Make sure not to over -cook the beans as they are best when still green in color.

-          Remove grilled onions from grill and place pork chops on grill.  Allow to cook for 3 minutes or until liquid is running clear from chops.

Now for assembly:

-          Place plates in the center of kitchen counter to begin the presentation process.

-          Place drained carrots and French beans in the center of the plates, piled high and shared evenly.

-          Place the hot grilled pork chop on top, then the two apples wedges on the side of the vegetable and top it off with grilled onion and lastly the cider sauce.

-          Garnish as you wish and enjoy

Nu Woman magazine topic: Budget Recipe

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