Apple Butter Pork Chops

As promised, here's a way in which to use the apple butter you made (you did make some, right?) in a savory application.  Sauteed pork chops with apple butter and coarse ground mustard for a little tang and caramelized onion on top for a smoky bite.  Enjoy!

Apple Butter Pork Chops (adapted from

ourbestbites.com

1 1/2 T. extra virgin olive oil (divided)

 1 large yellow onion, sliced

1 t. salt, divided

1/2 t. pepper, divided

1/4 c. all purpose flour

1/2 t. garlic powder

6 (4 oz.) boneless pork chops (1/2" thick)

1 c. apple cider

1/4 c. apple butter (use store bought or make your own)

1 T. water

1 1/2 T. coarsely ground mustard

1 t. garlic, minced

In a medium skillet heat 1 T. olive oil over medium heat.  Add the sliced onion, 1/2 t. salt and 1/4 t. pepper and saute the onion, stirring frequently over medium low heat until the onion is brown and caramelized, about 20-25 minutes.

In the meantime combine the flour, 1/2 t. salt, 1/4 t. pepper and garlic powder together in a small bowl (I used a pie plate).  In a large skillet heat the remaining 1/2 T. olive oil over medium high heat.  Dredge the pork chops in the flour mixture, coating both sides and shaking off the excess then add to the pan.  Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until they are brown and crispy.  Remove to a plate and set aside.

In the same skillet combine the apple cider, apple butter, water, mustard and garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce begins to bubble.  Add the pork chops back to the pan and increase the heat to high.  Allow the pork chops to finish cooking and the sauce to reduce and evaporate for about 3-5 minutes.  You want the sauce to be a little thick so it sticks to the pork chops.  Serve the caramelized onions on top of the pork chops.  Enjoy!

6 servings (257 calories each serving) according to my calculator on loseit.com