Pork Chops in Apple Jalapeno Barbeque Sauce
By
G F
@GF_579f92c3be86b
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Grand prize winner 2011 Lucky Leaf pie filling contest. Another strange combination of flavors, but try it.
Ingredients
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4center cut pork chops
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1 tspsalt
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1/2 tspground black pepper
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2 Tbspolive oil
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1 can(s)can apple pie filling (21 ounce)
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1/2 cchopped jalepenos (mild to spicey)
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1/2 cchopped onion
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1/2 cchopped cilantro
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2chilopte peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
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1 capple cider vinegar
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1 Tbspchili powder
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1 tspground cumin
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2 tspsalt
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1 can(s)tomatoe paste (6 ounce)
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1/4 cmolasses
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2 Tbspyellow mustard
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2 tspworcestershire sauce
How to Make Pork Chops in Apple Jalapeno Barbeque Sauce
- Pat dry chops and season with salt and pepper. In a heavy skillet heat olive oil. Sauté seasoned chops until browned, turning once; 8 minutes. Cover chops with sauce and simmer 15-20 additional minutes.
- For sauce, mix pie filling with jalapenos, onion, cilantro, chipotles, vinegar, chili powder, cumin and salt in a heavy 2 quart sauce pan.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook 15 minutes until peppers are tender.
- Remove from heat and using a hand blender or food processor puree until smooth.
- Return to heat and add tomato sauce mixing until smooth.
- Stir in molasses, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Cook an additional 15 minutes until sauce thickens. Can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 weeks. Extra sauce can be used on any grilled meats.
