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Pork and apple sauté with steamed potatoes

Pork and apple sauté is a Normandy dish of pork simmered in dry cider, finished with heavy cream, and served with pan fried apples and steamed potatoes. It serves 4, takes 55 minutes, stays easy to cook, and costs about €2.70 per person. The key is a long, gentle simmer for the meat and firm apples that hold their shape in the pan.

Tonight, Normandy comes to your table with a pork sauté cooked in cider, pan fried apples and a generous dollop of cream, served with steamed potatoes.

Pork and apple sauté with steamed potatoes
Total time
55 min
Difficulty
Easy
Cost per person
€2.70
Calories per person
560 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Winter, Fall, Spring
The kids
They generally like it

This dish pairs savory simmered pork with the mellow sweetness of cider and apples, pulled together by a creamy sauce. The meat turns tender after its long simmer, while the pan fried apple wedges stay slightly firm, giving every bite a nice contrast of textures.

It's a cold season dish, perfect for a relaxed Sunday or a weeknight when you have a bit more time on your hands. Kids tend to love the mild, creamy sauce and the soft pork, and the steamed potatoes on the side rarely go uneaten.

The ingredients

4 people

Butcher

  • Pork shoulder, cut for sauté 800 g

Fruits and vegetables

  • Potatoes 800 g
  • Apples 3
  • Onions 2

Pantry

  • Dry cider 30 cl
  • Flouroften in the pantry 1 tbsp
  • Thymeoften in the pantry 1 tsp
  • Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Dairy

  • Heavy cream 15 cl
  • Butter 40 g

Allergens Lactose, Gluten

The step by step recipe

  1. Brown the pork pieces in a Dutch oven with half the butter, then dust with flour. 8 min

    Don't overcrowd the pot, the meat should brown, not steam.

  2. Add the sliced onions, deglaze with the cider and add the thyme. 3 min

    Dry cider keeps the sauce from turning too sweet.

  3. Cover and let it simmer gently. 40 min

    Stir occasionally so nothing sticks to the bottom.

  4. Meanwhile, steam the potatoes, and pan fry the apple wedges in the remaining butter. 20 min

    A little sugar on the apples caramelizes them fast.

  5. Stir the cream into the pork, let it thicken for two minutes, and serve with the pan fried apples and steamed potatoes. 2 min

    Taste and adjust the salt, the cream mellows it out.

Our tips to get it right

  • Use pork shoulder rather than tenderloin, it stays juicier through a long simmer.
  • Keep the pot covered over low heat instead of rushing with higher heat, or the meat will toughen.
  • Cook the apples just before serving, they lose their texture if they sit around too long.

The variations

  • Swap the dry cider for apple juice for an alcohol free version, the flavor stays close and it works well for kids.
  • For a quicker version, cut the pork into smaller pieces and shorten the simmer to about 25 minutes.
  • Add a handful of sliced mushrooms with the onions for extra texture without changing the character of the dish.

What to serve it with

  • A tangy green salad
  • A glass of dry cider
  • Crusty bread for the sauce

Storage

This pork and apple sauté keeps for 2 to 3 days in the fridge in a sealed container. It freezes well, though the pan fried apples are best made fresh right before serving. Reheat gently in a saucepan over low heat so the cream doesn't split.

Questions about this dish

Can I use something other than cider?

Yes, apple juice works well for an alcohol free version, or a dry white wine if you want a sharper flavor. It won't taste quite as Norman, but it will still be tasty.

Which apples work best so they don't turn mushy?

Pick firm varieties like Braeburn or Cox, which hold their shape when cooked. Avoid very juicy or mealy apples, they tend to fall apart in the pan.

Can this dish be made ahead?

Yes, the simmered pork actually tastes even better reheated the next day. Just cook the pan fried apples right before serving so they keep their texture.

Is this dish good for kids?

Yes, the mild creamy sauce and tender pork are usually a hit with kids. Just make sure the cider is fully cooked down if you want to be extra careful.

How long does it take to make a Normandy style pork and apple sauté with steamed potatoes?

Count 55 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “easy”.

How many calories are in a Normandy style pork and apple sauté with steamed potatoes?

About 560 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does a Normandy style pork and apple sauté with steamed potatoes cost?

About €2.70 per serving, or €10.80 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains lactose, gluten. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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