Pork Chops With Curried Apples

Adapted from a recipe by EBSEPKE at allrecipes.com. Boneless pork chops are browned, then baked with a topping of caramelized onion, apples and curry powder. Serve with basmati rice.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4 (6 ounce)  boneless pork chops, 1-inch thick
• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil
•  salt, to taste
•  ground black pepper, to taste
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1  large onion, diced
• 1  large apple, cored and diced
• 1 1⁄2 cups unsweetened applesauce
• 1⁄2 cup  apple juice
• 1⁄2 cup chicken broth
• 1  garlic clove, crushed
• 1 1⁄2-3  tablespoons curry powder (to taste)

Directions

1. Season pork chops with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown pork chops in oil, flipping once to brown both sides. Arrange chops in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook and stir onions and apples in butter until caramelized, 12-15 minutes. Stir in applesauce, apple juice, chicken broth, garlic, and curry powder. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour over chops, and cover dish with foil.
3. Bake in a preheated 350°F for 40 minutes, or until pork chops are cooked through.