Caramel Apple Pork Chops
shared by Jennifer
Details:
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PT10M
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes PT15M
- Cook Time: 15 Minutes PT25M
- Total Time: 25 Minutes
- Difficulty: Novice
- Serves: 4 people
- Cuisine: American
Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Saute chops, 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until internal temperature on a thermometer reads 145 degrees F, followed
Ingredients:
- 4 New York (Top Loin) Pork Chops, 3/4-Inch Thick
- 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
- Salt, To Taste
- Black Pepper, To Taste
- 1/8 Teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1/8 Teaspoon Nutmeg
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- 2 Medium Tart Red Apples, Cored And Sliced Into 1/2-Inch Wedges
- 3 Tablespoons Pecans, Chopped
Directions:
- Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Saute chops, 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until internal temperature on a thermometer reads 145 degrees F, followed by a 3-minute rest time. 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.
- The flavor of the classic apple treat is a perfect fall taste for this meal. Serve with mashed potatoes and green beans.