Recipes: Pork Chops with Caramelized Apples

• Cook Time:58 minutes

 

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apples, pork,

Lean pork and fresh apples complement each other beautifully in this succulent dish.

Recipe courtesy of http://ift.tt/1fzfPbr and National Pork Board.

 

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Ingredients

4 pork chops, 1 1/2-inch thick
2 teaspoons crushed dried thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
4 large tart apples, cored, peeled and cut into wedges

Preparation

Pat chops dry.
In small bowl mix together thyme, pepper and salt; season both sides of chops; set aside.
In large heavy skillet melt the butter with the sugar over moderately high heat; add the apples and sauté for 30 to 40 minutes, until apples begin to brown. Turn apples, and cook for 5 minutes more, until they are golden brown and the sauce is thickened. Remove from heat and keep warm.
Heat another heavy skillet over medium-high heat, brush with a little vegetable oil. Add chops and brown on onside, about 4 minutes; turn and brown other side, 4 minutes more. Keep turning chops every couple of minutes until just done (internal temperature will reach 155°F). Total cooking time for chops will be around 14 to 18 minutes.
Serve chops with apples.
Wine recommendation: Serve with a chilled dry Riesling or a Gewurztraminer.

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