Apple-Balsamic Pork Chops & Rice Recipe

By pjones-2

Ingredients

• 4 boneless pork loin chops (6 ounces each)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 2 medium Gala apples, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1-1/2 cups instant brown rice
• 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

Preparation

Step 1

Sprinkle pork chops with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown pork chops on both sides; remove from pan.

In same skillet, add apples, mushrooms and onion; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until tender. Stir in rice, broth, vinegar, thyme, and remaining salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, covered, 5 minutes.

Place pork chops over top; cook, covered, 4-6 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145&deg. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Yield: 4 servings.