Pork cutlets with apples and braised cabbage

Ingredients:

For the Pork Cutlets:

• 4 pork cutlets (about 1/2 inch thick)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup apple cider or white wine
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

For the Apples:

• 2 apples (peeled, cored, and sliced, such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

For the Braised Cabbage:

• 1 small head of cabbage (shredded)
• 1 large onion (chopped)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp caraway seeds (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Braised Cabbage:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat.
• Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add the shredded cabbage and cook, stirring occasionally, until it starts to wilt, about 5 minutes.
• Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and apple cider vinegar.
• Stir in caraway seeds if using, and season with salt and pepper.
• Cover and simmer on low heat for 30-40 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender and the flavors are well combined.

2. Cook the Apples:

• While the cabbage is braising, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
• Add the apple slices and cook until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the brown sugar and ground cinnamon, and cook until the apples are tender and caramelized, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside.

3. Prepare the Pork Cutlets:

• Season the pork cutlets with salt, pepper, and dried thyme or rosemary.
• Dredge each cutlet in flour, shaking off excess.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add the pork cutlets and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the pork from the skillet and set aside.

4. Make the Sauce:

• In the same skillet used for the pork, add chicken broth, apple cider or white wine, and Dijon mustard. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
• Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for about 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced and thickened.

5. Serve:

• Return the pork cutlets to the skillet and spoon some of the sauce over them.
• Serve the pork cutlets with the caramelized apples on top and alongside the braised cabbage.

Enjoy your flavorful pork cutlets with apples and braised cabbage!