Pork Chops & Apple Couscous

Préparation

1. 1

   Prep the ingredients

   On a cutting board, pat the pork chops dry; core and dice the apple, finely dice the onion, and finely chop the sage.
2. 2

   Start the couscous

   Bring the chicken broth and butter to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Stir in the couscous and cover.

   5 min
3. 3

   Steam the couscous

   Remove the covered saucepan from the heat and leave it covered for 5 minutes.

   5 min

   Astuce: Keep the lid on while the couscous steams.

4. 4

   Brown the chops

   Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the pork chops with 1/2 tsp salt and a few grinds of black pepper, then sear, turning once, for 8–10 minutes.

   10 min

   Astuce: Use a thermometer at the thickest part; thin chops may finish sooner.

5. 5

   Cook the apple

   Transfer the pork to a plate. Add the onion and apple to the same skillet over medium heat and stir often for 5–7 minutes; fold in the sage for the final minute.

   7 min
6. 6

   Fluff and serve

   Fluff the couscous with a fork and spoon it onto plates with the pork chops and apple mixture. Taste and adjust with salt and black pepper before serving.