Friday, May 7, 2010

Day 127: Caramel Apple Pork Chops

Day 127.

Now, you may be saying "Caramel Apple? Pork chops? Wha?"
Trust me. These are good.

Here's what you'll need.
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3-4 3/4 inch thick pork chops
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
2 apples, peeled, cored and sliced
salt and pepper to taste

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Begin by brushing the chops with the oil. Place them, oil side down, into a hot skillet.

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Cook thoroughly and remove from pan.

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In that same pan, melt the butter.

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Stir in the brown sugar.

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I didn't think that looked like enough butter, so I added 2 more tablespoons.

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Stir in the apples.

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Add the pork chops back to the pan.

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Now, here's my secret for tender chops. Add about 2 tablespoons of water to the pan, then slap a lid on it. Let it cook until the liquid is absorbed. This kind of steams them, and helps to keep them tender.

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See?


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