Caramel Apple Pork Chops

 
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Times:

10 minutes prep, 15 minutes cook

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Ingredients:

4 boneless pork chops, 3/4-inch thick
2 tablespoons brown sugar
salt, to taste
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

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Cooking Directions:

Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Saute chops, 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally, until internal temperature on a thermometer reads 160 degrees F. 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 3-4 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.

Serves 4.


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Serving Suggestions:

The flavor of the classic apple treat is a perfect fall taste for this meal. Serve with mashed potatoes and green beans.


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Nutrition:

Calories: 330 calories
Protein: 30 grams
Fat: 18 grams
Sodium: 100 milligrams
Cholesterol: 100 milligrams
Saturated Fat: 6 grams
Carbohydrates: 12 grams

Random Safety Tip:
Refrigerate leftover pork as soon as possible.

 
 
 
 
 
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Great!
by cook 07/09/2010
Delicious and easy, a big hit!

delicious
by misssue 02/25/2010
Delicious way to cook chops! Even the picky eaters in my house loved them!

delicious
by misssue 02/25/2010
Delicious way to cook chops! Even the picky eaters in my house loved them!
Buying/Handling/Storing Tip:

Cutlets also may come from the leg or from a tenderloin that has been sliced crosswise and flattened. Supermarkets may label thin slices of cutlet as scaloppini.


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Traditional cutlets are great for quick meals and casual dining. They may be prepared to stand alone as a dinner entrée or may be used in sandwiches. Cutlets are best when quickly cooked, either by sautéing or grilling.


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About the Cut

A cutlet is a thin, tender cut of pork that is often taken from the sirloin end of the loin after the tenderloin and bones have been removed.


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Cooking Method: Sauteing
COOKING BASICS:
1)Heat a small amount of oil in a large heavy skillet over a medium-high heat.
2)Place pork in skillet; do not cover.
3)Cook pork uncovered, turning occasionally. For stir-frying, cook over high heat, stirring constantly.

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