French Friday with Dorie
This week's recipe is supposed to be made with chicken, but when I see a recipe with apples I immediately think of pork because I think they pair together perfectly. So I was happy when I saw Dorie's Bonne Idée suggested making this with pork and asked my husband to pick up some pork chops at the grocery store. I had everything else on hand to make this dish - even the sage.
But I continued on with the recipe and added a little more olive oil and butter before putting in the chopped apples, mushrooms, and onions. A little brandy is added, along with some chicken broth to begin the sauce and the final touch is the heavy cream.
For the pork version, Dorie suggests adding some minced fresh sage to the flour mixture before dredging the pork chops and then browning them. I think I could have easily stopped right there and served them just like that because the smell of the pork chops while they were browning was wonderful.
You can easily get this recipe done and to the table in under 30 minutes. We absolutely loved everything about this dish and it is elegant enough to cook when guests come over. I served mashed potatoes and Dorie's suggestion of steamed broccoli alongside. The sauce is just out of this world delicious and was so very good spooned over the mashed potatoes. Definitely a keeper and I am sure that I will be making it again very soon.
I have a feeling that the chicken version also got rave reviews. See what the other cooks thought over at French Fridays with Dorie.
And I will be tying your pork version! Love that you added sage...I think the chicken would have benefited from some herbs :)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to see that someone tried the pork. It looks delicious, Elaine. I enjoyed the chicken version and will definitely be making this again. I hope you have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteI've made this with pork before and I have to say ... with chicken, it was even better. I also threw some sage in at the end (it's still growing well on my patio).
ReplyDeleteI'm happy to hear that pork worked so well! I think I might give that a try the next time I make this dish. Lovely job with this one!
ReplyDeletePork with sage sounds so good. After seeing your post I want to cook this one again but with pork. Beautifully done and looks so delish. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to see someone did the pork. It looks as good as it sounds, especially with mashed potatoes on the side. I'll have to try it this way some time.
ReplyDeleteGosh, that looks tasty!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of serving this with pork. It looks great!
ReplyDeleteThis pork version looks wonderful! I cannot wait to have the time to make this dish, chicken or pork, I am sure it will be really good.
ReplyDeleteI'll have to try the pork version now!
ReplyDeleteI love your pork version…I wasn’t that fond of this dish, but I am going to give it one more try because, so many people really enjoyed it! I think I’ll add some garlic and herbs.
ReplyDeleteYour looks so scrumptious, Elaine!!
Loved your card…Thanks!
Wow, this looks amazing and delicious. Perfect comfort food!
ReplyDeleteFunny enough, I made pork chops with apple compote the night before I made this - so I guess a lot of us make that connection. Looks good!
ReplyDeleteWhat a delicious meal my friend :)
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Elaine, so nice to see that this recipe is a complete winner with porc as well - I was briefly considering to make this recipe with porc tenderloin as well and now I know that I see how lovely your version turned out, I will certainly have to prepare this with porc next time - what a very pretty presentation, it all looks so delicious! Glad that you all enjoyed this so much!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful week!
Wasn't this delish? I didn't have the sage, but it didn't seem to matter much.
ReplyDeleteWow, this does look very good! I love the way Dorie's recipes can be adapted to make delicious dishes exactly the way we like to eat and I agree this looks perfect for company ;-)
ReplyDeleteWow, that looks wonderful made with pork chops!
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