Pork Chops and Applesauce

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 4 servings

If you love the lean, tender texture of pork chops but wish they had more flavor to offer, this recipe for pork chops and applesauce solves the conundrum. You can pretty much let the oven do the work too.

Ingredients

4 bone-in pork loin chops (1/2 inch thick and 7 ounces each)
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. Place pork chops in a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet. Mix remaining ingredients in a small bowl; spoon over chops.
Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer reads 145°, 20-25 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 chop: 295 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 448mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 1g fiber), 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 starch, 1/2 fruit.

These tasty, tender pork chops and applesauce are packed with sweet, smoky flavor. They're on the table in no time at all, making them perfect for hectic weeknights. —Brenda Campbell, Olympia, Washington

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