Pork: Pork Dishes: Caramel Apple Pork Chops

The flavor of the classic apple treat is evoked in this tasty Fall entrée!

Author: The National Pork Board
Date: October 07, 2007

Serves: 4 person(s)
Yield: 4 x pork chops

Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

1 lb boneless, lean pork chops, 3/4-inch thick (about 4 oz each)
2 Tbsp brown sugar
1 dash each of salt and pepper, to taste
1/8 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
2 Tbsp buttery spread (such as Smart Balance)
2 medium tart red apples, cored and sliced into 1/2-inch wedges
3 Tbsp chopped pecans

Directions:

Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté pork chops, 5 to 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 buttery spread 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.

Variations:

Serve with mashed potatoes and green beans, if desired.

Serving suggestions are not included in the nutritional analysis.