Caramel-Apple Pork Chops

By Hollister1121

Bacon, walnuts, pork chops and a scrumptious caramelized apple and onion mixture? Try resisting this fall family pleaser and it cooks in one skillet, so easy cleanup!

Ingredients

• 4 bacon strips, chopped
• 4 boneless pork loin chops (6 oz each)
• 3 small tart apples, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 tsp brown sugar
• 1 Tbsp butter
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 2 pkg (6 oz each) fresh baby spinach
• 3 Tbsp chopped walnuts, toasted

Preparation

Step 1

*Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 3 tsp drippings. Cook pork chops in 2 tsp reserved drippings in the same skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Remove and keep warm.

*Saute apples and onion in 1 tsp reserved drippings in the same skillet until apples are crisp-tender. Stir in the brown sugar, butter, salt, cinnamon and pepper. Add broth; bring to a boil. Add pork chops. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4-5 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145F.

*Remove chops to serving platter; let stand for 5 minutes. Add spinach to skillet and cook until wilted. Serve with chops. Sprinkle with bacon and walnuts.