AUTUMN APPLE PORK CHOP SKILLET

By ldelmas

One pan and 20-minutes are all it takes to put a tasty dish like this on the table. I like to serve it with noodles and a warm cabbage slaw.

Ingredients

• One pan and 20-minutes are all it takes to put a tasty dish like this on the table. I like to serve it with noodles and a warm cabbage slaw. For instructions on how to make the cabbage slaw click here.
• MAKES 4 SERVINGS
• 4 (5-ounce) thin cut boneless pork chops
• 1 teaspoon dried sage leaves (thyme can be substituted if you don't have sage)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and each cut into 8 wedges
• 2 teaspoons butter
• 2 tablespoons minced shallot (or finely chopped onion)
• 1 cup regular or light apple juice
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Preparation

Step 1

1. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and evenly sprinkle with the sage, salt and pepper. Spray a large non-stick skillet with cooking spray and place over medium high heat. Add chops and cook for 2 minutes per side, or until lightly browned. Remove chops from skillet, place on plate, and set aside.

2. Add the apples and butter to the skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes or until apples are lightly browned. Add shallot and cook for 2 minutes, or until softened. In a medium bowl, whisk together apple juice, flour, and mustard. Pour into the skillet and bring to a simmer.

3. Return the chops to the skillet, reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 3 minutes. Turn chops and cook until sauce is slightly thickened. Transfer the chops to a platter, top with apples and sauce and serve.

Nutrition Information Per Serving: Calories 270 | Carbohydrate 16g (Sugars 12g) | Total Fat 8g (Sat Fat 4g) | Protein 31g | Fiber 1g | Cholesterol 85mg | Sodium 380mg | Food Exchanges: 4 Lean Meat, 1 Fruit | Carbohydrate Choices: 1 | Weight Watcher Plus Point Comparison: 6