Caramel Apple Pork Chops

Kid-Friendly - Tips

Warm, spicy, and sweet, this wonderful Fall recipe is a guaranteed favorite for kids, and is great with smashed potatoes and buttered green beans.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Caramel Apple Pork Chops

Ingredients

4 (3/4 inch) thick pork chops

1 teaspoon vegetable oil

2 tablespoons brown sugar

salt and pepper to taste

⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon

⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 tart apples - peeled

cored and sliced

3 tablespoons pecans

Thai Pork with Peanut Sauce

Tips

Directions

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.

Nutritional Information

Caramel Apple Pork Chops

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 262.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 13.8g 28%

Carbohydrates: 17.1g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 2.2g 9%

Sugars: 14g

Fat: 16g 25%

Saturated Fat: 6g 30%

Cholesterol: 47.6mg 16%

Vitamin A Iu: 220.9IU 4%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.7mg 44%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 14%

Vitamin C: 3.4mg 6%

Folate: 5mcg 1%

Calcium: 25.5mg 3%

Iron: 0.6mg 4%

Magnesium: 23.6mg 8%

Potassium: 318.2mg 9%

Sodium: 27.4mg 1%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 45%

Calories From Fat: 144.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.