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Braised Pork Chops in Fruited Sauce

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By Marilyn Helton

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 diabetic friendly recipe was given to us by diabetic cooking guru Marilyn Helton.Â Click here to visit Marilyn's website, Cinnamon Hearts for more great diabetic recipes.
Ingredients:	2 tablespoons reduced fat margarine 2 large cooking apples, unpared, cored and sliced in 1/2" rings 4 (1 pound total) boneless, lean center cut pork chops, 3/4 thick 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon celery salt 1/4 teaspoon sage 1/3 cup dry white wine 2 tablespoons dried apricots, finely diced 2 tablespoons golden raisins 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Instructions:	In a large, deep skillet, melt margarine to sizzling. Add apple rings and sautÃ© lightly on both sides. Remove and set aside. Add pork chops and brown well on both sides in pan juices. As chops brown, sprinkle with seasonings. Add wine and lay apple rings on top of pork chops. Sprinkle with apricots, golden raisins and brown sugar. Cover skillet and cook at low heat for 25 to 30 minutes, or until chops are tender. Turn chops once during braising. To serve, arrange pork chops on platter, to with apple rings and spoon fruited sauce over all. Diabetic Exchanges: 3-1/2 Meat 1 Fruit 1 Fat