Caramel Apple Pork Chops
The flavor of the classic apple treat is evoked in this tasty Fall entrée!
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.
Nutritional Info (per serving)
| CALORIES | 278 cals |
| Kilojoules | 1,161 kJ |
| Fat | 10.7 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g |
| Cholesterol | 76 mg |
| Sodium | 337 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 14.7 g |
| Fiber | 2.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 11.7 g |
| Protein | 30.6 g |
| Calcium | 23.0 mg |
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