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Herb-Crusted Pork Chops with Warm Apple Compote

Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside โ€” the key to great pork chops isn't complicated seasoning, it'sย temperature control. Cooking these herb-crusted pork chops on a Monument Grill allows you to manage heat precisely, creating a golden crust while keeping the pork tender and flavorful.

Finished with a warm apple compote, this dish strikes the perfect balance between savory and sweet.

This herb-crusted pork chop recipe proves that with the right temperature, even a simple meal can feel restaurant-worthy.

Recipe Overview
-Serves: 2โ€“4
-Prep Time: 15 minutes
-Cook Time: 20โ€“25 minutes

Ingredients

Herb-Crusted Pork Chops
-4 pork loin chops
-1 cup breadcrumbs
-2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
-1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
-1 egg, beaten
-Salt and black pepper, to taste
-Olive oil, for cooking

Apple Compote
-2 apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
-ยผ cup water
-2 tbsp brown sugar
-ยฝ tsp cinnamon

Instructions

1. Prepare the Herb Crust
In a shallow dish, mix breadcrumbs, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Dip each pork chop into the beaten egg, then press firmly into the breadcrumb mixture until evenly coated on both sides.

2. Sear Over Medium Heat
Place a cast-iron skillet on the preheated grill and add a thin layer of olive oil.
Once the oil is shimmering, add the pork chops and cook over medium heat (375โ€“400ยฐF) for 4โ€“5 minutes per side, until the crust is golden brown.
Avoid moving the chops too early โ€” letting them sit helps develop an even crust.

3. Check Internal Temperature
Insert an instant-read thermometer into the thickest part of the chop.
At 135โ€“140ยฐF, move pork chops to a slightly cooler zone or remove from heat.
Tent loosely and rest for 5 minutes.
Temperature will rise naturally to 145ยฐF, keeping the meat juicy.

4. Make the Apple Compote
While the pork rests, place a small saucepan or grill-safe pan over medium heat (350ยฐF).
Combine apples, water, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cook for 8โ€“10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples are soft and the mixture thickens.

5. Serve
Serve pork chops hot, topped with warm apple compote. Finish with cracked black pepper or a few fresh thyme leaves.

Why Temperature Matters
Too hot: Breadcrumbs burn before pork is cooked.
Too cool: Pork dries out before a crust forms.
Controlled medium heat: Crispy exterior + juicy center.
Monument Grills' precise temperature control makes it easy to hit that sweet spot every time.

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