Pork Chops with Apples and Sage

  • Prep 25 min
  • Total 8 hr 25 min
  • Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups apple juice
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup kosher (coarse) salt
  • 4 boneless center-cut pork chops, 1/2 inch thick (4 oz each)
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 3 Granny Smith apples (about 1 1/4 lb), peeled, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried sage leaves

Steps

  • 1
    In large resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix 2 cups of the apple juice, 1/2 cup brown sugar and the salt. Add pork chops; seal bag. Refrigerate 8 hours, turning bag occasionally.
  • 2
    Drain pork chops, discarding marinade. Pat pork dry; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add pork chops; cook 3 minutes on each side. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 1 to 2 minutes longer on each side or until pork is no longer pink in center. Remove pork chops from skillet; cover to keep warm.
  • 3
    Add apples to skillet; cook 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly browned. Add 1 tablespoon brown sugar, the sage and remaining 1/2 cup apple juice and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Increase heat to medium-high; cook 3 minutes or until apples are soft. Spoon apples over pork chops.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
250
Total Fat
8g
0%
Saturated Fat
2g
0%
Sodium
620mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
24g
0%
Dietary Fiber
2g
0%
Protein
21g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
1/2 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 3 Lean Meat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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