Skillet Pork Chops with Apples

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min.

Yield 4 servings

Our family loves to use apples to brighten savory dishes. We experimented with pork chop and apple recipes to find the perfect pairing. —Amanda Jobe, Olathe, Kansas

Ingredients

4 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each and 3/4 inch thick)
1 teaspoon dried oregano, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil
2 small apples, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 cup sliced sweet onion (1/4 inch thick)
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup cider vinegar

Directions

Sprinkle pork chops with 1/2 teaspoon oregano, salt and pepper. Place a large skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Brown pork chops, about 3 minutes per side; remove from pan.
In same pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add apples, onion and remaining oregano; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until apples are tender.
Reduce heat to medium; stir in applesauce and vinegar. Return chops to pan; cook, covered, 4-6 minutes or until pork is tender. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 pork chop with 1/2 cup apple mixture: 215 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 329mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 fruit, 1/2 fat.

Our family loves to use apples to brighten savory dishes. We experimented with pork chop and apple recipes to find the perfect pairing. —Amanda Jobe, Olathe, Kansas

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