pork chops and applesauce

Newark, DE
Updated on Apr 13, 2014

Inspired by an episode of the Brady Bunch I set out one day to find the best Pork Chops and Applesauce recipe I could... tweaked it some and this is what I came up with

prep time 1 Hr
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 - 6

Ingredients

  • APPLESAUCE
  • 4 - apples, granny smith
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 - piece fresh ginger root (one inch)
  • 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 2 cups all natural apple juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • PORK CHOPS
  • 4 - thick center cut boneless pork chops (one inch thick)
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 3/4 cups panko bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

How To Make pork chops and applesauce

  • Step 1
    Marinate pork chops in milk with one teaspoon of salt in a covered container, refrigerated, turning once for at least one hour
  • Step 2
    Peel, core, and coarsely chop apples, then stir together with remaining applesauce ingredients in a heavy 3 quart saujcepan
  • Step 3
    Boil apples, stirring occasionally until a chunky sauce forms
  • Step 4
    Reduce heat to moderately low and cook covered, stirring occasionally, until apples are soft (about 12 - 15 minutes)
  • Step 5
    Discard ginger and mash apples with a potato masher, then keep applesauce covered and warm till serving time
  • Step 6
    Mix panko, garlic, rosemary, thyme, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a shallow dish
  • Step 7
    Using tongs or a fork, remove chops from marinade one at a time allowing milk to drip off, then coat in panko mixture and transfer single layer to a plate or tray
  • Step 8
    Heat butter and oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until foam subsides
  • Step 9
    Brown chops turning over once, until golden brown on both sides. Reduce heat to medium low, cover, and cook till done. Serve pork chops with warm applesauce

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Category: Pork
Keyword: #chops
Keyword: #apples
Keyword: #applesauce
Keyword: #pork
Ingredient: Pork
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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