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Pork Chops with Caramelized Apples

Servings

2

Serving size

1 pork chop with about one cup caramelized apples
COOKING TIME
45 Minutes

This recipe can easily be multiplied and makes good leftovers. Reheat gently.

Serve with Roasted Potatoes or Plain Mashed Potatoes [Low Sodium Plain Mashed Potatoes] or Mashed Yams.

Pork Chops with Caramelized Apples

Ingredients

1 tsp.. Unsalted butter
2 medium Granny Smith apples (peeled and sliced)
2 tsp. Sugar
1/4 tsp. Salt
1 Tbsp. Maple syrup
2 Tbsp. Balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup White wine (sweet like a Riesling)
1/4 tsp., leaves Dried thyme
1/4 cup Water
8 ounces Boneless pork chops (2 4-ounce chops)

Instructions

Place the butter in a medium sauté pan over medium-high heat.

As the butter melts add the sliced apples and sugar.

Cook stirring occasionally.

Allow the apples to brown but not burn. It should take about 20 - 25 minutes to caramelize the apples.

As the apples soften and caramelize add the salt, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, wine and thyme leaves. Stir gently.

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Place a medium skillet in the oven.

Reduce the heat and allow the apples to simmer for about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally.

If there is not enough liquid add water one tablespoon at a time.

As the apples are done spray the hot skillet lightly with oil and add the pork chops.

Return the pan to the oven and cook for about 8 - 10 minutes.

Remove and turn the pork chops and cook for another 8 - 10 minutes.

Serve over mashed yams topped with the caramelized apples.

Serve this recipe with one of these starch side dishes.

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Low Sodium Plain Mashed Potatoes

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Plain Mashed Potatoes

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Roasted Potatoes

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GERD / Acid Reflux

No specific GERD triggers. The vinegar is cooked long enough that it should be safe.

Lactose

This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.

Coumadin® (Warfarin)

This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Gluten Sensitivity

This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.

Sodium

This is a low sodium recipe.

Recipe Notes

Caramelizing the apple with the sugar adds a few calories but is so worth it. The sweet apples take on an intense flavor and balance the umami of the pork. This recipe has it all: it’s quick and easy, it’s sweet, salty, savory, and a bit sour all at the same time.

"How many apples fell on Newton's head before he took the hint? Nature is always hinting at us. It hints over and over again. And suddenly we take the hint."

Robert Frost, Poet