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Pork Chops with Carmelized Apples

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By National Pork Council

Photo: National Pork Council

Posted July 23rd, 2007

FabulousFoods.com Recommends: Bruce Aidells's Complete Book of Pork: A Guide to Buying, Storing, and Cooking the World's Favorite Meat, by Bruce Aidells, (2004, William Morrow Cookbooks)

Bruce Aidells's Complete Book of Pork: A Guide to Buying, Storing, and Cooking the World's Favorite Meat

Servings:	4
Author Notes:	This fabulous recipe combines the classic taste of pork and apples in brand new way.
Ingredients:	4 boneless pork loin chops, 1 1/2-inch-thick 2 teaspoons crushed thyme leaves 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons butter 3/4 cup sugar 4 large tart apples (any type but Macintosh), cored, peeled and cut into wedges
Instructions:	Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 45 minutes Pat chops dry; mix together thyme, pepper, and salt and season both sides of chops. Set chops aside. In a large heavy skillet melt the butter with the sugar over moderately high heat; add the apples and sautÃ© the mixture for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the apples begin to brown. Turn the apples, cook for 5 minutes more, or 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 one side, about 4 minutes; turn and brown the other side, 4 minutes more. Keep turning chops every couple of minutes until just done (internal temperature measured with a meat thermometer will reach 160Â° F.). Total cooking time for chops will be around 12 to 15 minutes. Serve chops with apples. Nutrient Information per Serving: Calories: 669 Sodium: 998 mg Protein: 35 gm Cholesterol: 151 mg Fat: 28 gm