Southern Pork Chops & Crispy Corn Cakes with Braised Apple & Kale

Name: Southern Pork Chops & Crispy Corn Cakes with Braised Apple & Kale
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 Boneless, Center-Cut Pork Chops; 2 Pasture-Raised Eggs; 1 bunch Kale; 1 Apple; 1 cup Cornbread Mix; 2 Tbsps Apple Cider Vinegar; ¼ cup Mayonnaise; 1 Tbsp Hot Sauce; ½ cup Buttermilk; 2 Tbsps Honey; 1 Tbsp Southern Spice Blend (Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Ground Yellow Mustard, Smoked Paprika & Cayenne Pepper)

Instructions

Cook:35min

In this comforting dish, pork chops are seared with a coating of Southern-style spices (like paprika and cayenne), then topped with a drizzle of rich mayo mixed with hot sauce and honey. We’re pairing it with two classic sides: a quick-braised duo of sweet apple and hearty kale, and homemade, pan-fried cornbread cakes. CLICK FOR RECIPE CARD

Updated at: Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:03:24 GMT