Pecan-Crusted Pork with Pumpkin Butter

Ingredients

• 1 can pumpkin puree , 14 ounce
• 0.75 cups apple juice
• 0.75 cups sugar
• 1 pinch ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup pecans
• 0.75 cups bread crumbs
• 4 bonelesss pork chops , 1/2 inch thick
• 0.25 cups oil for frying

Instructions

1. 1

   Whisk together pumpkin puree, apple juice, sugar, cloves, ginger, and cinnamon in a saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the mixture has reached the consistency of applesauce. About 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, pulse pecans and bread crumbs in a food processor until the pecans are finely chopped. Pour into a shallow dish, and press pork chops into the mixture to coat.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add breaded pork chops and cook until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve the pork chops with a dollop of pumpkin butter.