Pork Chop Recipes
Caramel Apple Pork Chops
Caramel sauce is spooned over the pork chops and apples, then sprinkled with pecans. The flavor of the classic apple treat is a perfect fall taste for this meal.
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork chops, 3/4 inch thick
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 medium tart red apples, cored and sliced into 1/2 inch wedges
- 3 tablespoons chopped pecans
Instructions
- Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté chops for 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally, until both sides are evenly browned. Remove; keep warm.
- 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 to 4 minutes or just until apples are tender.
- Remove apples with a slotted spoon and arrange on top of chops; keep warm. Continue
cooking mixture in skillet, uncovered, until sauce thickens slightly. Spoon sauce over apples and chops. Sprinkle with pecans.
Notes
Serve with mashed potatoes and green beans.
Nutrition
Per serving: 330 calories; Protein 30 grams; Fat 18 grams; Sodium 100 milligrams; Cholesterol 100 milligrams; Saturated Fat 6 grams; Carbohydrates 12 grams