Well here we are in the first week of January. Resolutions abound and I admire all of the chubby joggers and people eating up their veggies like troopers, working hard to meet their goals. I hope they stick with it. Some years I join in with the efforts. Admittedly, I make and pursue my own throughout the year. But this year, I’m not so much doing it by the calendar. And for me, it’s all about moderation. I’ll happily eat my fruits and veggies, but sometimes they taste even better with a pork chop!
These are one of my favorite fall/winter pork recipes. Sweet, savory, but healthy too! It was perfect with a generous serving of roasted root vegetables and salad.
Apple-Baked Pork Chops
Apple-Baked Pork Chops
Pork chops
Sliced apples
Cinnamon (about 1/4 tsp. per chop)
Brown sugar (about 1/2 tsp. per chop)
Fresh sage, minced (or you can use dried if you prefer)
Salt & pepper
Butter
Preheat oven to 375˚. Place pork chops on a baking sheet and sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper and some minced sage.
I don’t usually measure the spices, just sprinkle to your heart’s content.
Peel and slice apples and cover the surface of each chop with apples. Top with a pinch of cinnamon and brown sugar and a small pat of butter. Bake for 30-40 minutes until apples are tender and browned and chops are done in the middle. Slice into one to check or use a meat thermometer – internal temp should be at least 145˚.
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