Caramel Apple Pork Chops

Caramel Apple Pork Chops

shared by Jennifer

Details:

    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:

  1. 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.
  2. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar,salt, pepper, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add butter to skillet; stir in brown sugar mixture and apples.
  3. 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.
  4. Continue cooking mixture in skillet, uncovered, until sauce thickens slightly. Spoon sauce over apples and chops. Sprinkle with pecans.
  5. The flavor of the classic apple treat is a perfect fall taste for this meal. Serve with mashed potatoes and green beans.