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Caramelized Apple Pork Chops

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
20 min
TOTAL TIME
35 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Dinner
Caramelized Apple Pork Chops
Ingredients
  • 4 (3/4 inch) thick pork chops
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 medium tart apples - peeled, cored and sliced
  • 3 tablespoons pecans
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 175 degrees F (80 degrees C) by placing a medium-sized baking dish inside and setting the desired temperature.
2
Heat a large skillet over high heat, then carefully brush the chops with oil to prevent sticking. Place the chops into the hot pan and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until they're no longer pink in the center. Use an instant-read thermometer to check the internal temperature, aiming for 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
3
Transfer the cooked chops to the preheated baking dish in the oven, where they'll stay warm during cooking.
4
In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper to create a sweet spice blend.
5
Melt butter in the same skillet over low heat, then add sliced apples and stir in the spice blend. Cover the pan and cook until the apples are tender, about 5 minutes.
6
Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove the cooked apples from the sauce and arrange them on top of the pork chops in the oven.
7
Continue to cook the remaining sauce, uncovered, until it thickens slightly, taking about 2-3 minutes.
8
Take the pork chops out of the oven and spoon the warm sauce over them, finishing with a sprinkle of pecans on top.