Caramel Apple Pork Chops
![]() Courtesy of National Pork Board
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 Min. Cook Time: 15 Min. What you need:
(click + to add ingredients to your shopping list)
+ 4 boneless pork chops, 3/4-in. thick
+ 2 Tbsp. brown sugar + salt and black pepper to taste + 1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon + 1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg + 2 Tbsp. butter + 2 medium tart red apples, cored and sliced into 1/2-in. wedges + 3 Tbsp. chopped pecans What to do:
1. Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Saute chops, 8 min., until internal temperature on a thermometer reads 145°F, followed by a 3-min. rest time. Remove; keep warm.
2. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, salt, pepper, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add butter to skillet; stir in brown sugar mixture and apples. Cover and cook for 3-4 min. or just until apples are tender. Remove apples with a slotted spoon and arrange on top of chops; keep warm. 3. Continue cooking mixture in skillet, uncovered, until sauce thickens slightly. Spoon sauce over apples and chops. Sprinkle with pecans. * Recipe and photo courtesy of National Pork Board. For more recipes visit: www.PorkBeInspired.com Nutritional information:
Calories: 330; Total Fat: 18g; Saturated Fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 100mg; Total Carbs: 12g; Protein: 30g; Sodium: 100mg;
|