INGREDIENTS

* 4 (3/4 inch) thick pork chops
* 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
* 2 tablespoons brown sugar
* salt and pepper to taste
* 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
* 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
* 2 tart apples – peeled, cored and sliced
* 3 tablespoons pecans (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 175 degrees F (80 degrees C). Place a medium dish in the oven to warm.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brush chops lightly with oil and place in hot pan. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally, or until done. Transfer to the warm dish, and keep warm in the preheated oven.
3. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, salt and pepper, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add butter to skillet, and stir in brown sugar mixture and apples. Cover and cook until apples are just tender. Remove apples with a slotted spoon and arrange on top of chops. Keep warm in the preheated oven.
4. Continue cooking sauce uncovered in skillet, until thickened slightly. Spoon sauce over apples and chops. Sprinkle with pecans.

Serves 4

Blackened Pork Chops With Pineapple Salsa

I make this meal frequently, my husband LOVES it!

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless pork chops, 3/4-inch thick
• 1 cup chopped fresh or canned pineapple
• 1 medium red or green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
• Salt and pepper
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

First you should make the salsa.  Normally, I make the salsa earlier on in the day so it sits for a while, thus becoming more flavorful.

To Prepare Salsa:

To prepare salsa, in a medium bowl combine pineapple, red pepper, onion, lime juice, 1 teaspoon chili powder, jalapeño pepper, 1/8 teaspoon cumin and cayenne. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Let set.

There is a seasoning mixture you will make and rub on the pork chops. Again, I do this early on in the day and allow them to sit for a while before cooking.

To Prepare Seasoning Mixture:

In a small bowl combine 2 teaspoons chili powder, coriander, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, paprika, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir in 1 teaspoon oil. Rub the mixture all over the pork chops.

To Make:

Heat a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chops for 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally, until evenly browned on both sides, and chops are just done. Serve chops with the salsa.

Serves 4