What’s for Dinner?
Apple Topped Chops
We’re always in search of something delicious and “restaurant” worthy for dinner. I tried this recipe from Taste of Home Low Fat Country Cooking, and was extremely pleased with its yummy factor. The fragrant smell enveloped my home. Comfort food all the way, with a lo cal twist.
This photo was taken of the picture in the cookbook, so due credit is given. Anybody who knows me is fully aware that cooking is not my forte!
Here’s the recipe:
6 loin pork chops (3/4 in thick) 1 cup apple juice
1 med. onion thinly sliced 1 Tbs. brown sugar
1/2 cup raisins ( I omitted this) 1/2 tsp. dried basil
3 med. apples, cut into 1/2 in. slices 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
In a large skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray, brown pork chops over medium heat. Place in an ungreased 3 qt. baking dish. Place onion rings over the chops. Sprinkle with 2/3 of the raisins. Arrange the apple slices on top and sprinkle with remaining raisins. Combine apple juice, brown sugar, basil, nutmeg and cloves; pour over all. Cover and bake at 350 for 1 hour. Uncover and bake 30 minutes longer or until meat is tender. Yield: 6 servings
I didn’t cook mine the entire extra 30 minutes. Instead, I used my meat thermometer to check if they were done.
Bon Appetit!