Pork Chop and Apple Bake

By AprilAbrantes

Ingredients

• 6 pork loin chops
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried sage
• vegetable oil
• 3 Granny Smith apples or other tart variety
• 3 tablespoons molasses
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups hot water
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1/3 cup raisins

Details

Servings 6
Cooking time 60mins
Adapted from southernfood.about.com

Preparation

Step 1

Season pork chops evenly on both sides with salt and sage. In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat. Brown pork chops in hot oil on both sides; transfer pork chops to a shallow baking dish. Reserve drippings. Peel, core, and slice apples 1/4-inch thick. Arrange apple slices over pork chops. Drizzle molasses over apple slices.
Sprinkle flour over skillet drippings; cook until brown, stirring occasionally. Slowly add water, stirring constantly, until smooth, then bring to a boil. Stir in vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and raisins; pour mixture over pork chops. Cover pan with foil and bake at 350° for 50 to 60 minutes.