Skillet Pork and Apple Toasts
Crisp baguette toasts carry tender skillet pork, tangy apple relish, and creamy goat cheese in a fast party bite.
Prep: 12 · Cook: 15 · Total: 27 · Serves: 6 · Difficulty: Easy · Rating: 4.8/5 (142 reviews)
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This original appetizer follows the sweet-savory rhythm of a fall market snack with the speed of a skillet supper.
Story
Casey likes a party bite that can be assembled while the kettle is heating and still feels like a little treat. These toasts bring together browned pork, creamy goat cheese, and apples with just enough vinegar snap. The skillet does double duty, first searing the meat and then crisping the bread in the savory drippings. Set them out warm and watch the platter disappear.
By Casey
Ingredients
- 12 ounces cooked pork tenderloin, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 crisp apple, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon whole-grain mustard
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 12 baguette slices
- 2 ounces soft goat cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Stir the diced apple, cider vinegar, honey, mustard, and scallions in a bowl and set aside to brighten.
- Pat the pork dry and season it evenly with the salt.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the pork for 2 minutes per side until browned and hot.
- Toast the baguette slices in the same skillet for 1 to 2 minutes per side until crisp at the edges.
- Spread each toast with goat cheese and top with a warm slice of pork.
- Spoon the apple relish over the pork, scatter with parsley, and serve while the toast is crisp.
Chef Tips
- Slice the pork thinly so every toast is easy to bite through.
- Use a tart, firm apple such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for the best crunch.
- Toast the baguette in the pork skillet to pick up the savory browned bits.
- Assemble just before serving so the relish does not soften the bread.
Cook's Notes
- **Pork:** Use tenderloin or loin and slice it thinly for quick, even browning.
- **Apple:** Keep the dice small so the relish sits neatly on each toast.
- **Bread:** A day-old baguette crisps especially well in the skillet.
- **Timing:** Assemble at the last minute to protect the crunch.