LIZ'S APPLE TOPPED PORK CHOPS

Porkchops and applesauce, they just go together. This dish is a hit, and is usually the one I prepare when guests come to dine at my home. Here is my variation of a classic standby that looks and tastes like it could have come off of a fancy restaurant menu.
INGREDIENTS
Yield: 4 servings Prep time: 10-20 minutes
4 Porkchops
1 Apple sliced thin
4 Tbsp Butter (1/2 stick, or 2 oz)
1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
1/4 Cup Apple, Pineapple, or Orange Juice (Hey all 3 if you want, water can also be substituted)
1/4 Cup Water
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
Your Favorite Pork Seasoning TT (I like Emeril's Essence; the simple combo. of garlic, salt, and pepper is great too)
Cinnamon TT

PREPARATION
1. Put the brown sugar, butter, juice, water, and cinnamon in a small pot over

medium heat and bring to a boil.

Add apples and simmer for approx. 5 minutes, stirring occionally until the sauce is syrupy.

Take off heat and set aside.









2. Place Olive Oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle the pork chops with your
favorite pork seasoning and add to the hot oil.

Thin chops will take 2-4 minutes per side
Thick chops can take up to 7 minutes per side



Flipping the chops
3. When pork chops are finished cooking, turn off heat.

Pour reserved sauce and apples over the chops and allow
the sauce to bubble with the chops for 30 seconds.
Put chops on serving tray and pour the apples and sauce
over top.

Note: The outsides of the chops should be nicely browned and have a little crunch. The insides should be white, moist, and slightly pink in the middle is fine. If chops are on the verge of burning , turn down heat, add a small amount of water, and cover skillet with lid.