Serves: 4

Why this spice: Collected Foods Coffee Rub builds a coffee-forward crust that pairs with sweet apple butter for a fall pork chop plate.

Ingredients

• 4 bone-in pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
• 2 Tbsp Collected Foods Coffee Rub
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• Kosher salt, as needed
• 1/3 cup apple butter
• 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• Sautéed apples or greens for serving

Directions

1. Pat chops dry. Rub with oil and Coffee Rub; season lightly with salt if needed. Rest 20 minutes.
2. Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high. Sear chops 4–5 minutes per side until browned and cooked to 145°F.
3. Rest chops on a plate. Lower heat; whisk apple butter, vinegar, and Dijon into the pan with a splash of water.
4. Simmer 1 minute into a glossy sauce. Spoon over chops and serve with apples or greens.

Thick chops finish gentler — if browning too fast, lower heat and lid for the last minutes.