CHOPPED KITCHEN

Roasted Pork & Broccoli

with Apple, Cheese Sauce, & Garlic Breadcrumbs

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Servings 8-10

To elevate the classic savory-sweet pairing, weʼre topping roasted pork with sautéed apple in this crowd-pleasing recipe. The pork and a side of broccoli, roasted on the same sheet pan, come together with a rich, warming fontina cheese sauce.

Ingredients
  • 3 Tbsps Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 2 Tbsps All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp Southern Spice Blend (Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Ground Yellow Mustard, Smoked Paprika, & Cayenne Pepper)
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    1 Roast the pork & broccoli:

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    Place an oven rack in the center of the oven, then preheat to 450°F. Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Cut off and discard the bottom 1/2 inch of the broccoli stem; cut the broccoli into large pieces, keeping the florets intact. Place on the sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Arrange in an even layer on one side of the sheet pan. Pat the pork dry with paper towels; season on all sides with salt, pepper, and the spice blend. Place on the other side of the sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil; turn to coat. Roast, rotating the sheet pan halfway through, 26 to 28 minutes, or until the broccoli is browned and the pork is cooked through. (An instant-read thermometer inserted into the pork should register 145°F.) Remove from the oven. Transfer the roasted pork to a cutting board and let rest for at least 5 minutes.

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    2 Prepare the ingredients:

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    While the pork and broccoli roast, peel and finely chop the garlic; using the side of your knife, smash until it resembles a paste (or use a zester). Core and medium dice the apple. Small dice the cheese.

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    3 Make the garlic breadcrumbs:

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    While the pork and broccoli continue to roast, in a medium pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the breadcrumbs and half the garlic paste. Cook, stirring constantly, 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown. Transfer to a plate; immediately season with salt and pepper. Wipe out the pan.