Pecan-Crusted Pork With Pumpkin Butter

Adapted from a recipe by Drew at allrecipes.com. Pork chops are crusted in pecans and breadcrumbs, then topped with a delicious homemade pumpkin butter. (You can always use store bought pumpkin butter if you can find it but homemade is always better).

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 (14 ounce) can pumpkin puree
• 3⁄4 cup  apple juice
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 1  pinch ground cloves
• 1  teaspoon ground ginger
• 1  teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1  cup pecans
• 3⁄4 cup  breadcrumbs
• 4 (4 ounce)  boneless pork chops, 1/2 inch thick
• 1⁄4 cup  oil (for frying)

Directions

1. Whisk together pumpkin puree, apple juice, sugar, cloves, ginger, and cinnamon in a saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the mixture has reached the consistency of applesauce, about 10 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, pulse pecans and bread crumbs in a food processor until the pecans are finely chopped. Pour into a shallow dish, and press pork chops into the mixture to coat.
3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add breaded pork chops and cook until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve the pork chops with a dollop of pumpkin butter.