Caramel Apple Pork Chops

Courtesy of National Pork Board 4 Servings • 10 Min. Prep Time • 15 Min. Cook Time

Ingredients
Add 4 boneless pork chops, 3/4-in. thick
Add 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
Add salt and black pepper to taste
Add 1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon
Add 1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
Add 2 Tbsp. butter
Add 2 medium tart red apples, cored and sliced into 1/2-in. wedges
Add 3 Tbsp. chopped pecans

Directions:

1. Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Saute chops, 8 min., until internal temperature on a thermometer reads 145°F, followed by a 3-min. rest time. Remove; keep warm.

2. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, salt, pepper, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add butter to skillet; stir in brown sugar mixture and apples. Cover and cook for 3-4 min. or just until apples are tender. Remove apples with a slotted spoon and arrange on top of chops; keep warm.

3. Continue cooking mixture in skillet, uncovered, until sauce thickens slightly. Spoon sauce over apples and chops. Sprinkle with pecans.

* Recipe and photo courtesy of National Pork Board. For more recipes visit: www.PorkBeInspired.com

Nutrition:

Calories: 330; Total Fat: 18g; Saturated Fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 100mg; Total Carbs: 12g; Protein: 30g; Sodium: 100mg;