Tender pork chops with apples, cinnamon, and nutmeg make this sweet and savory fall dinner a favorite for kids and adults in our house! Serve with smashed potatoes and buttered green beans.
Ingredients
- 4 thicks pork chops , ¾-inch
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 0.13 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.13 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 medium tart apples - peeled , cored and sliced
- 3 tablespoons pecans or walnuts , Optional
Instructions
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1
Place a medium baking dish into the oven and preheat to 175 degrees F (80 degrees C).
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2
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brush chops lightly with oil and place into the hot pan. Cook until no longer pink in the center, 5 to 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Transfer to the baking dish in the preheated oven to keep warm.
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3
Stir brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl.
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4
Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in apples and brown sugar mixture. Cover and cook until apples are just tender, about 5 minutes. Leaving the sauce in the skillet, remove apples with a slotted spoon and arrange over pork chops; keep warm in the oven.
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5
Continue to cook sauce, uncovered, until thickened slightly, 2 to 3 minutes.
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6
Remove pork chops from the oven. Spoon sauce over top and sprinkle with pecans.
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