Caramel Apple Pork Chops



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Prep Time:
15 mins

Cook Time:
20 mins

Total Time:
35 mins

Servings:
4


Ingredients

  • 4(¾-inch) thick pork chops
  • 1teaspoonvegetable oil
  • 2tablespoonsbrown sugar
  • ⅛teaspoonground cinnamon
  • ⅛teaspoonground nutmeg
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2tablespoonsunsalted butter
  • 2mediumtart apples – peeled, cored and sliced
  • 3tablespoonspecans or walnuts (Optional)

  • Directions

    Place a medium baking dish into the oven and preheat to 175 degrees F (80 degrees C).

    Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brush chops lightly with oil and place into the hot pan. Cook until no longer pink in the center, 5 to 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Transfer to the baking dish in the preheated oven to keep warm.

    Stir brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl.

    Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in apples and brown sugar mixture. Cover and cook until apples are just tender, about 5 minutes. Leaving the sauce in the skillet, remove apples with a slotted spoon and arrange over pork chops; keep warm in the oven.

    Continue to cook sauce, uncovered, until thickened slightly, 2 to 3 minutes.

    Remove pork chops from the oven. Spoon sauce over top and sprinkle with pecans.



    Cook’s Note

    I use Granny Smith apples but Gala apples work well, too.

    Add some fresh thyme leaves, and/or whisk in a splash of heavy cream at the end to make a richer sauce.


    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    213 Calories
    11g Fat
    17g Carbs
    10g Protein

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