Pork Loin Chops With Cinnamon Apples

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"From Cooking Light. Serving size: 1 pork chop nad 3/4 c. apple mixture. Per serving: 251 calories, 8.3 g fat, 24.1 g protein, 20.2 carb, 2.3 g fiber, 67 mg cholesterol."

 

• Ready In: 31mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 4 (4 ounce) boneless center cut pork chops (1/2-inch thick)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 4 cups sliced peeled granny smith apples
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• salt (dash)

directions

1. In a small bowl, combine the first 3 ingredients; sprinkle over pork.
2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet coated wtih cooking spray over medium heat.
3. Add in pork chops; cook 3 minutes on each side or until done.
4. Remove pork from pan; cover and keep warm.
5. Melt butter in skillet over medium heat; add apple slices and remaining ingredients; cook 5 minutes, or until tender, stirring often.
6. Serve apple mixture with pork.

Reviews

[CHEFDLH]

Super! Made this tonight and I really enjoyed it. The taste is light yet flavorful. Thank you to J-beeba for the suggestion of vanilla to add to the apples. I added a few drops and it was great. The family ate it up as well. Served with steamed green beans and ears of corn. This will be perfect in the summer when it gets hot. Glad you posted it on the site ratherbeswimmin'! Enjoy ChefDLH

 

[j-beena]

I cooked this for my hubby the other night and I would have to say that we felt lukewarm about it overall. I might have bought the chops too thick, but it took much longer than 3 minutes on each side to cook through resulting in some hard brown edges around the outside. If I make it again I will probably buy thinner chops and use the same spices because I thought they worked well with the pork. The apples were my favorite part of this recipe. I made them just as you indicated above and then added a few drops of vanilla extract towards the end of cooking. I really think the vanilla kicked up the flavor and reminded me of how apple pie tastes. I might add a little more sugar and cinnamon next time as well. Thanks for posting.

 

[John317]

This was excellent! I mixed the pork seasoning as instructed, but only used about half of it. My wife and I both thought it was great. The kids liked the pork, but didn't care for the apples. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Kate1M]

This was easy and quick and my husband and I both really liked it. I'll definately make this again and again.

 

[Canadian in Minneso]

Followed this exactly for a quick dinner tonight. I used thick pork loin chops and cooked longer per side than the recommended time. My husband raved and my kids.....well they ate it and didn't complain! The combination of the sage and the apples/cinnamon/sugar was perfect. I served with fresh steamed beans and carrot from the garden. Will definitely make again.