Pork Chops with Braised Red Cabbage and Apples

PreconceptionAmericanEasyServes 240 min

Juicy center-cut pork chops served with sweet and tangy warm braised red cabbage and apples.

This comforting dinner is specifically designed for the early days of her cycle. Pork is a fantastic source of zinc, which is crucial for his continuous sperm production, while the red cabbage and apples are packed with vitamin C. This vitamin C helps her body maximize its absorption of any iron she's taking in to replenish what is lost during her period, while antioxidants offer cellular protection for both of you.

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One serving≈610 kcal · 41 g protein

Calories610 kcal

Protein41 g

Carbs39 g · 25.4g sugar

Fat34 g · 8.4g sat

Fiber7.5 g

Sodium1,430 mg

Folate55 mcg DFE

Iron3.2 mg

Calcium151 mg

Choline157 mg

Iodine138 mcg

Vitamin D31 IU

Vitamin B120.9 mcg

DHA + EPA6 mg

Zinc3.8 mg

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Ingredients

12 oz pork chops (center-cut, bone-in or boneless)
½ head red cabbage, thinly sliced
1 apple, cored and thinly sliced
½ yellow onion, thinly sliced
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp maple syrup
¼ cup chicken broth
2 tbsp cooking oil, divided
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper

Method

1Pat the pork chops dry and season both sides with half the salt and pepper.
2Heat 1 tbsp cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and sear for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely to keep warm.
3In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tbsp oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and apple, sautéing for 3 minutes until slightly softened.
4Add the sliced red cabbage, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, chicken broth, and remaining salt and pepper. Toss well.
5Cover the skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low, and let the cabbage braise for 10-15 minutes until tender, stirring occasionally.
6Serve the pork chops over a bed of the warm braised red cabbage and apples.

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