Entry #2812, September 5, 2013

I just got back from a brisk, early morning walk and noticed the crunch of the first few leaves under my feet. Fall is the time of year most of us relish! The squash, pumpkins and apples are almost ripened and ready to pick. So, with that in mind, here is a Fall recipe courtesy of Cooking Light that highlights two Fall favorites – apples and pork!

Skillet Pork Chops with Apple and Onion Glaze

The perfect combination – apples and pork!

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups frozen pearl onions, thawed

2 cups  Gala apple wedges

1 tablespoon  butter, divided

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided

4  (6-ounce) bone-in center-cut pork loin chops (about 1/2 inch thick)

The perfect marriage – apple & pork chops

Image via: Frugally Foodulent

 Preparation

1.Preheat oven to 400°.
2. Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Pat onions dry with a paper towel. Add onions to pan; cook 2 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring once. Add apple to pan; place in oven. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes or until onions and apple are tender. Stir in 2 teaspoons butter, thyme, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle pork with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add pork to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Remove pork from pan; keep warm. Combine broth and flour in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.

4. Add broth mixture to pan; bring to a boil, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Cook 1 minute or until reduced to 1/4 cup. Stir in vinegar and remaining 1 teaspoon butter. Serve sauce with pork and apple mixture.

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