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With the holidays upon us, we here in the SLO LIFE Kithen are craving comfort food that can be made quickly and with ease. Keeping fresh and healthy in mind, we found combining just a few simple ingredients can still inspire the taste buds and create a wonderful winter meal.
APPLE SHALLOT PORK CHOPS
Pairing apples and shallots with pork chops is an old favorite, and seasoning them with cinnamon and cooking it in coconut oil fills the kitchen with the most delicious scent. And the ease of the one-pan clean up is an added bonus.
SERVES 4 / PREP TIME 15 MINS / COOK TIME 18 MINS
2 large apples, sliced thinly 2 shallots, sliced thinly 4 pork chops 5 tablespoons coconut oil ¼ cup white wine cinnamon sea salt
1. In a large skillet, heat 4 tablespoons of coconut oil over medium heat until melted. Add the apples and shallots and sauté for 5 minutes or until just tender but still crisp. 2. Remove shallots and apples from pan and set aside. 3. Add one tablespoon of coconut oil to pan. 4. Generously sprinkle cinnamon on both sides of pork chops and season with sea salt. 5. Place pork chops in the heated pan of coconut oil and sear each side for 2 to 3 minutes. 6. Add white wine and bring to a simmer. Pour the apple shallot mixture over the pork chops, cover and cook over medium heat for approximately 6 to 8 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145°. 7. Allow to rest for 3 minutes and serve with apple shallot mixture.
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER
The combination of meaty, caramelized cauliflower florets and onions combined with fresh thyme and garlic is a go-to winter side dish.
SERVES 4 – 6 / PREP TIME 10 MINS / COOK TIME 45 MINS
1 head cauliflower, cut into florets 1 onion, sliced 6 thyme sprigs 6 garlic cloves peeled and smashed 4 tablespoons olive oil ½ teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper ½ cup grated Parmesan
1. Preheat oven to 425°. 2. In a large rimmed baking sheet, toss cauliflower, onion, thyme sprigs, and garlic with olive oil, salt and pepper. 3. Place filled baking sheet in preheated oven and roast for 30 minutes. 4. Remove pan and sprinkle with Parmesan. 5. Toss to combine and roast for another 10 to 15 minutes.
Ready for roasted garlic? Make a dozen to keep on hand with this easy tip. Preheat oven to 400°. Slice off the top of the whole garlic, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil and place in a muffin tin for the perfect stand-up solution. Bake for 30 minutes. SLO LIFE
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