Caramel Apple Pork Chops

Succulent pork loin chops are paired brilliantly with slices of tart apple cooked in a satin-smooth sauce of butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. A few chopped pecans over the top make this a delectable autumn entree.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 262 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tart apples - peeled, cored and sliced
• 4 (3/4 inch) thick pork chops
• 3 tablespoons pecans (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 175 degrees F (80 degrees C). Place a medium dish in the oven to warm.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brush chops lightly with oil and place in hot pan. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally, or until done. Transfer to the warm dish, and keep warm in the preheated oven.

Step 3

In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, salt and pepper, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add butter to skillet, and stir in brown sugar mixture and apples. Cover and cook until apples are just tender. Remove apples with a slotted spoon and arrange on top of chops. Keep warm in the preheated oven.

Step 4

Continue cooking sauce uncovered in skillet, until thickened slightly. Spoon sauce over apples and chops. Sprinkle with pecans.