smoked pork chops w/ maple- baked apples
Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 25 min
Cook Time: 50 min
The sweetness of the raisins and apples combined with the pork chop makes this dish delicious!
Ingredients:
4 (1-inch) thick smoked pork chops (bone in or boneless)
1 large Rome apple, diced
1/4 cup yellow raisins
1 Tablespoon butter
2 small sliced yellow onions
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 Tablespoons maple syrup
1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Brown chops in large, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat for 3 to 5 minutes (turning once). Remove and place in 13x9-inch dish. Spread apple pieces and raisins over the top and along the sides.
3. Add butter, onions, thyme, and pepper to the skillet and cook until onions are browned and tender (about 15 minutes); transfer to baking dish and arrange over and around the chops. Combine chicken broth, syrup and flour. Pour into the baking dish.
4. Cover with foil and bake 25 to 30 minutes, until sauce is bubbling.
Tips:
*If preparing this recipe as gluten free, be sure to use gluten free chicken broth, GF maple syrup and GF all-purpose flour.
*It's ok to leave the apple peel on. The red adds nice color to the dish.
*If you wish to use regular pork chops instead of smoked, the cooking times may vary, depending on the thickness of your chops.
